{"id":2359,"date":"2024-09-20T03:01:51","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T03:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/?p=2359"},"modified":"2025-07-06T19:28:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T00:28:02","slug":"california-ai-laws-impact-hollywood-social-media-deepfakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/blog\/tech\/california-ai-laws-impact-hollywood-social-media-deepfakes\/","title":{"rendered":"The AI Laws That Will Reshape California: What\u2019s Legal and What\u2019s Not in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you think of AI, you probably imagine robots, voice assistants, and maybe some futuristic tools that make life easier. But here\u2019s the thing\u2014while we're all marveling at the wonders of artificial intelligence, California is out here writing the rulebook to make sure we don\u2019t lose control. Governor Gavin Newsom is on a mission, and with 38 AI-related bills<\/a> on his desk, he\u2019s already signed eight into law. These are America\u2019s most progressive AI laws to date, tackling issues that range from deepfake<\/a> nudes to AI-generated political ads.<\/p>\n

But let\u2019s zoom in further. Because while it may sound like just another set of regulations, these laws will have ripple effects on industries, tech companies, Hollywood, and even how elections are run.<\/p>\n

California\u2019s Groundbreaking AI Laws: What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n

Governor Newsom<\/a>, who is clearly not shy about taking on tech giants, has signed several bills into law that address the potential dark side of AI. The eight laws that have already passed are far-reaching, but they\u2019re just the tip of the iceberg. Let\u2019s break it down.<\/p>\n

AI and Deepfake Nudes: Time to Get Serious<\/h4>\n

First up, SB 926<\/a> and SB 981<\/a>. Imagine waking up one day to find an AI-generated nude image of yourself circulating the internet. Scary, right? Well, that's exactly what California lawmakers are trying to prevent.<\/p>\n

SB 926<\/a> makes it a criminal act to blackmail someone using deepfake nudes that look like them. Yes, you read that right. People are using AI to create fake nudes of others and then extorting them. If that doesn\u2019t sound dystopian, I don\u2019t know what does.<\/p>\n

SB 981<\/a> steps in to help victims by forcing social media platforms to act fast. The law mandates platforms like Facebook<\/a> and Instagram<\/a> to provide ways for users to report deepfake<\/a> nudes. Once reported, these platforms must investigate and remove the offending content if it's confirmed as AI-generated. Think of it as a digital fire extinguisher for one of the nastiest fires AI can start.<\/p>\n

AI and Elections: The Truth is No Longer Optional<\/h4>\n

Next on the list is one of the hottest topics in recent years\u2014elections. Remember the chaos of misinformation during elections? Now imagine AI-generated deepfakes<\/a> thrown into the mix, tricking voters with fake speeches or endorsements. That\u2019s the terrifying reality lawmakers are tackling.<\/p>\n

Governor Newsom has signed three laws<\/strong> specifically aimed at curbing AI\u2019s influence on elections.<\/p>\n