Topic: deepfake legislation

  • Victims of nonconsensual deepfakes can now sue under new Senate bill

    Victims of nonconsensual deepfakes can now sue under new Senate bill

    The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the DEFIANCE Act, creating a civil legal pathway for victims to sue creators of nonconsensual, sexually explicit deepfake images for damages. The bill specifically targets the producers of forged content and builds on existing laws, introduced amid controversy o...

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  • Political Chatbots & Gene Editing Ads: The Download

    Political Chatbots & Gene Editing Ads: The Download

    Political campaigns are using AI chatbots to engage voters, raising concerns about misinformation and the need for regulation to protect democratic processes. Direct-to-consumer advertising for gene-editing therapies is emerging, sparking ethical debates as it bypasses traditional medical advice ...

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