Hey there, amigos! 👋 Big news from the Golden State 🌞: California's Governor Gavin Newsom just signed off on some groundbreaking laws to shield kids from the dark side of AI deepfakes. 🛡️
So, what's the scoop? 🕵️♀️ Two new laws are now in place to combat the misuse of artificial intelligence tools that generate harmful sexual imagery of children. 🚫👎 These laws make it crystal clear: creating, possessing, or distributing AI-generated child sexual abuse material is illegal and will be treated as a felony. ⚖️
Why does this matter? With AI tech becoming more accessible, the spread of deepfakes is a growing concern. 😱 Middle school students in Beverly Hills were recently expelled for sharing fake nudes of classmates! Schools and parents are on high alert. 🚨
Assembly member Marc Berman, who authored one of the bills, said it best: \"Child sexual abuse material must be illegal to create, possess and distribute in California, whether the images are AI-generated or of actual children.\" 🙌
But wait, there's more! 📢 California isn't just focusing on minors. New laws also target revenge porn involving AI-generated content of adults. It's now illegal to create or share such deepfakes without consent. Social media platforms must also provide ways for users to report and remove this content. 🗑️🖥️
District Attorney George Gascón pushed for even tougher penalties, especially involving teens who share deepfakes. \"There has to be consequences, you don't get a free pass because you're under 18,\" he emphasized. 💬
This move positions California as a leader in AI regulation in the U.S., showing that while they embrace tech innovation, they're also serious about keeping people safe. 🤖❤️
So, what's next? Keep your eyes peeled 👀 as more states might follow California's lead. And remember, amigos, with great tech comes great responsibility! 💡
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California governor signs bills to protect children from AI deepfakes
cgtn.com
