On July 26, Elon Muskshared a videoof Kamala Harris on X that had been manipulated using AI.
The parody campaign spot had altered Harriss voice to say things shed never said and likely would never say.
Ill be signing a bill in a matter of weeks to confirm it is, he wrote.
Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at a press conference where he signs legislation related to oversight of oil and gas wells, and community protections on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024 in Los Angeles.© Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
Newsom made good on the promise and signed18 different AI related lawsin mid September.
I just signed a bill to make this illegal in the state of California.
Punishing him for posting election related deepfakes violated the First Amendment of the Constitution.
Judge Mendezagreed with him.
The temporary injunction does not overturn the law, but blocks its effects until Kohls lawsuit is resolved.
According to Mendez, Kohls will probably win.
Mendez had several criticisms of the law, including that it was too broad.
Even when people knowingly spread false information.
For precedent, Mendez leaned on The New York Times v. Sullivan, a famous Civil Rights-era case.
Some of the facts in the ad were wrong and the police sued.
The case went all the way to the Supreme Court and the Times won.
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