California has passed a law that bans the use of deepfake technology in political speech and for non-consensual use in adult content. Deepfakes are a manipulation of images and recordings that make it appear as if an individual is doing or saying something that they actually didn t do or say. It s similar to Photoshopping in that content is so realistic that it re hard to tell it’s been doctored. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a measure aimed at helping to shield voters from misinformation about candidates before the 2020 election.
Source: https://threatpost.com/california-bans-deepfakes-elections-porn/148950/