Elon Musk’s Reposts of Kamala Harris Deepfakes Could Face Scrutiny Under New California Law
California's new law introduces significant legal consequences for social media users who post or share AI-generated deepfakes aimed at misleading voters about upcoming elections. Governor Gavin Newsom announced that Assembly Bill 2839 (AB 2839), which took effect immediately upon his signature on Tuesday, is designed to address the dissemination of deceptive content, even targeting influential figures like Elon Musk.