California’s Descent into AI Chaos: Governor Newsom’s Radical Experiment
California, the epicenter of technological innovation, is on the cusp of unleashing a new era of AI madness. Governor Gavin Newsom is poised to sign 38 AI-related bills into law, including the controversial SB 1047, which promises to upend the industry’s very fabric.
But what’s really at stake here? Is it about addressing the existential risks of AI, or is it a thinly veiled attempt to control the narrative and silence dissenting voices?
Deepfake Nudes: The End of Consent
Newsom’s decision to sign two laws combating deepfake nudes may seem like a victory for privacy, but is it really? By creating a new crime for AI-generated nude images, aren’t we simply codifying a new form of surveillance state? And what about the chilling effect on free speech?
Watermarks: The Mark of the Beast
SB 942’s requirement for AI-generated content to disclose its provenance data is a recipe for disaster. Are we ready for a world where our very thoughts are branded with a digital watermark? It’s a slippery slope towards a surveillance society where our every move is tracked and monitored.
Election Deepfakes: The End of Democracy
The three laws aimed at tackling AI deepfakes in elections are a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. By requiring social media platforms to remove or label AI deepfakes, aren’t we simply moving the goalposts for election manipulation? And what about the real risk of AI-generated political advertisements that masquerade as fact?
Actors and AI: The End of Artistic Expression
Newsom’s signing of AB 2602 and AB 1836 may seem like a victory for actor rights, but is it really? By requiring studios to obtain permission from actors before creating AI-generated replicas of their voice or likeness, aren’t we stifling artistic expression and innovation?
What’s Left?
Governor Newsom still has 30 AI-related bills to decide on before the end of September. Will he sign them all, or will he choose to wield his power to shape the future of AI in California? The world holds its breath as the clock ticks away.
