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_deficiencyEnglish
    3•9 hours 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…?

    • BakkodaEnglish
      3•6 hours ago

      Because it’s not a fix, it’s a concept of a fix. It’s intentionally gutless.