DeepFake

California Pioneers Legislative Battle Against Election Disinformation with New AI Deepfake Laws

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Sacramento, CA – In a significant move to safeguard the integrity of elections, California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law three bills aimed at curbing the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in creating deceptive media content during electoral campaigns. These new laws are among the toughest in the United States designed to combat the flood of “deepfakes” and other digitally altered misinformation that can severely skew voter perception and influence election outcomes. The legislative measures mark a pioneering effort to confront the rising technological manipulation in politics. Deepfakes, highly realistic and difficult to detect … Read more

California Sets the Stage for Stricter AI Regulations with New Laws Targeting Deepfake Misuse

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Sacramento, CA — California has taken a formidable step in regulating artificial intelligence with Governor Gavin Newsom signing new legislation aimed squarely at curbing the misuse of AI technologies, including sexually explicit deepfakes. This legislative package positions California at the vanguard of states grappling with the novel legal and ethical challenges posed by advanced digital technologies. The legislative action arrives amid escalating concerns over deepfakes, a type of digital manipulation that utilizes machine learning to create convincing fake videos and images. This manipulation can deceive, defame, or harass individuals, sparking both moral and legal questions. … Read more

California Takes Bold Step Against Election Misinformation with New ‘Deepfake’ Legislation

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Sacramento, Calif. — California has taken a bold step in regulating digital content by passing new laws targeting ‘deepfake’ videos and images during election periods. The legislation, which was recently signed into law, mandates social media platforms to implement measures for identifying and mitigating the spread of these deceptive visuals that could potentially influence electoral outcomes. Deepfakes, a portmanteau of ‘deep learning’ and ‘fake’, are hyper-realistic digital fabrications where persons in videos or still images are replaced with the likeness of someone else through artificial intelligence and machine learning. As the technology has become more … Read more

Pakistani Writer Khalilur Rehman’s Attorney Denounces Viral Video as Deepfake, Amna Arooj Seeks Justice

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Islamabad, Pakistan – A recent scandal involving a purportedly obscene video that swept across social media, allegedly featuring renowned Pakistani dramatist Khalilur Rehman, has stirred significant controversy. Legal representatives for Rehman claim that the video is a deep fake, asserting that their client has been targeted in a malicious attempt to tarnish his reputation. The video, which emerged online earlier this week, quickly captured the attention of the public and media outlets, leading to widespread speculation and debate. In response to the growing furor, Rehman’s legal team convened a press conference where they categorically denounced … Read more