California Governor Gavin Newsom recently approved two bills, AB2602 and AB1836, aimed at safeguarding actors' rights in the era of AI-generated deepfakes. These laws mandate the consent of actors before creating digital replicas and provide protections against unauthorized use of AI-generated deepfakes for both living and deceased performers. The bills address concerns raised during negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP, which led to a strike in Hollywood. AB2602 requires contracts to specify the creation and usage conditions of AI-generated replicas, emphasizing the need for legal representation for actors. On the other hand, AB1836 prohibits the commercial use of digital replicas of deceased performers without estate permission, with violators facing penalties. SAG-AFTRA praised the laws as crucial for protecting individuals in the age of AI, ensuring performers are not exploited as 'unpaid digital puppets.' Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news