California Governor Gavin Newsom’s AI Bill Bonanza: A Recipe for Disaster?
As the world’s leading AI companies flock to California, Governor Gavin Newsom is busy signing a slew of bills that could have far-reaching consequences for the industry. But are these laws a necessary step towards regulating AI, or a slippery slope towards government overreach?
AI Robocalls: The Deepfake Nightmare
Newsom’s latest bill, AB 2905, requires robocalls to disclose whether they’ve used AI-generated voices. But what about the countless deepfake robocalls that have already duped unsuspecting voters? Is this law too little, too late?
Deepfake Nudes: The Unwanted Gift
Two new laws, SB 926 and SB 981, criminalize the creation and spread of deepfake nudes. But will these laws actually stop the proliferation of these explicit images, or just drive them further underground?
Watermarks: The AI-Generated Content Conundrum
SB 942 requires widely used generative AI systems to disclose their AI-generated status. But what about the countless AI-generated images and videos that are already flooding the internet? Will this law be enough to combat the spread of misinformation?
Election Deepfakes: The Threat to Democracy
Newsom’s latest batch of bills cracks down on AI deepfakes that could influence elections. But will these laws be enough to prevent the manipulation of voters, or just create a new set of problems?
Actors and AI: The End of Human Performance?
Two new laws, AB 2602 and AB 1836, create new standards for California’s media industry. But will these laws stifle creativity and innovation, or protect the rights of actors and performers?
What’s Left?
Governor Newsom still has 29 AI-related bills to decide on before the end of September. Will he sign them all, or use his veto power to block the most controversial ones? Only time will tell.
The AI-Industrial Complex
As the AI industry continues to grow and evolve, it’s clear that California is at the forefront of the revolution. But is the state’s approach to regulating AI the right one? Or is it just a recipe for disaster?
