Newsom Signs Bills Banning ‘Deepfakes’ and ‘Disinformation’ in Elections

Rich Pedroncelli,File/AP California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed two bills on Tuesday aimed at banning “deepfakes” — digitally manipulated video or images — of candidates before elections, as well as at prohibiting digital “disinformation” during elections. The controversial legislation has been described as a direct response to X owner Elon Musk, who shared a deepfake … Continue reading Newsom Signs Bills Banning ‘Deepfakes’ and ‘Disinformation’ in Elections More