Misinformation

Minnesota Implements Groundbreaking AI Regulation to Combat Election Misinformation Ahead of Presidential Vote

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St. Paul, Minn. — Minnesota has taken a pioneering step by enacting a law aimed at curbing the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in the political sphere, the first such measure as the nation gears up for a presidential election. The new statute, introduced in 2023, targets the dissemination of AI-generated content that falsely depicts a person without their consent with the intent to damage a political candidate’s reputation or skew election outcomes. The regulation underlines growing concerns around the potential for AI to amplify the challenges of election misinformation—a longstanding issue according to Minnesota … Read more

California Enacts Groundbreaking AI Legislation to Combat Election Misinformation and Safeguard Performers

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Sacramento, Calif. — California has recently enacted groundbreaking legislation aimed at addressing the growing concerns surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and digital content manipulation, particularly in the realm of elections and the entertainment industry. This new suite of laws, which are among the first of their kind, seeks to safeguard the integrity of information and protect individuals from unauthorized use of their digital likenesses. Under the new regulations, the creation and distribution of deepfake videos designed to deceive voters within 60 days of an election are now prohibited, reflecting a proactive effort to maintain transparency and … 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

Elon Musk Labels Australian Government “Fascists” in Fiery Clash Over New Social Media Misinformation Laws

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CANBERRA, Australia — Tech billionaire Elon Musk added to his history of provocative statements, recently branding the Australian government “fascists” over new legislation targeting social media misinformation. This bold claim emerges as Australia introduces harsh penalties for digital platforms that fail to curb the spread of false or harmful content. The legislation in question permits the imposition of fines amounting to as much as 5% of the annual turnover of the affected companies if they do not adequately control the spread of misleading information. This significant financial threat aims to ensure that platforms take their … Read more