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Judge Blocks California’s New Anti-AI Deepfake Election Bill
A California judge has blocked a bill that would punish people who knowingly spread deepfake videos online, saying it’s a threat to free speech.
You could save up to $175 on your California electricity bill. Here’s how
Millions of California residents can save up to $175 on their October electricity bills as part of the California Climate Credit program, the California Public Utilities Commission announced. This credit aims to provide financial relief for customers of Pacific Gas & Electric and other investor-owned utilities during high-cost seasons.
Judge Blocks New California Law Cracking Down on Election Deepfakes
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes
Judge blocks California law that targeted deepfake campaign ads
AB 2839 aimed to label AI-generated content in political ads as "manipulated." A federal judge says the law violates the 1st Amendment.
Federal judge blocks California law banning election deepfakes
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked a California bill that bans AI-generated "deepfake" content and required the removal of "deceptive content" from social media.
Judge temporarily blocks new California election deepfake law, citing First Amendment
California’s new law that allows people to sue over election deepfakes was temporarily blocked by a federal judge. The judge, in granting a preliminary injunction on Wednesday, wrote that the law likely violates the First Amendment given its broad scope,
Federal Judge Halts California’s New Anti-Deepfakes Law—Musk Says Its ‘Score One’ For Free Speech
In his ruling, the judge said fear of deepfakes may be justified, but it did not give lawmakers the license to “bulldoze over...the First Amendment.”
Judge blocks California’s new AI law in case over Kamala Harris deepfake
A federal judge blocked one of California’s new AI laws on Wednesday, less than two weeks after it was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Shortly after signing AB 2839, Newsom suggested it could be used to force Elon Musk to take down an AI deepfake of Vice President Kamala Harris he had reposted (sparking a
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California pot shops can serve food and drinks like Amsterdam ‘cafes’ under new bill
Cannabis cafes are going to be a huge part of the future of cannabis in our state and help to beat back the illegal drug ...
California lawmakers advance bill that aims to keep gas prices from spiking
The California state Assembly approved a bill Tuesday backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking ...
Big Tech just notched a huge win in California with an AI bill veto
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed an artificial intelligence safety bill on Sunday, a win for AI heavyweights like OpenAI ...
California Senate sets special session date after Assembly passes bill requiring reserves
Senate President pro Tem Mike McGuire previously said his chamber “won’t be convening in a special session this fall.” ...
California bill banning schools from serving foods with synthetic food dyes signed into law
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a California bill that will ban the use of certain synthetic substances for school lunches ...
California governor vetoes bill to create first-in-nation AI safety measures
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large ...
California governor vetoes contentious AI safety bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a hotly contested artificial intelligence safety bill, after the tech ...
Column: This California bill is why people hate Sacramento under Democratic rule
A piece of legislation benefiting a pet project of Steve Ballmer is as rank an example of favoritism as you can find in the ...