California laws target deepfake political ads, disinformation
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Often a bellwether in state-level regulation, California wants to force social media platforms to remove 'materially deceptive content'
  • gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    2 months ago

    One law, which took effect immediately, makes it illegal to distribute “materially deceptive audio or visual media of a candidate”

    Genuinely fantastic.

    in the 120 days leading up to an election and in the 60 days following an election.

    …why would you restrict it like that…?

    • roofuskit@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 months ago

      The only way this gets past the first amendment is if it can be specifically tied to elections. It’s already being challenged in court. The GOP is funding it.