California Governor Gavin Newsom has approved new legislation aimed at safeguarding Hollywood actors and performers from unauthorized artificial intelligence that could be utilized to create digital clones of themselves without their consent. The move comes as California legislators have intensified efforts to regulate the entertainment industry, which has seen little oversight in the United States.
The new laws underscore the governor's commitment to balancing the protection of workers and the public against potential AI risks while nurturing the rapidly evolving entertainment sector. Governor Newsom emphasized the importance of safeguarding workers in the face of the transformative impact of AI and digital media on the industry.
