New laws set to take effect in 2025 tackle pressing issues like artificial intelligence, social media regulations, and gun control. In California, legislation aims to protect performers' likenesses from unauthorized AI use, reflecting the growing concern over digital replicas in the entertainment industry. Additionally, laws in various states impose restrictions on social media access for minors and address the use of AI in political advertising.
The legislation also includes measures on abortion rights, minimum wage increases, and medical marijuana legalization. California's unique approach to gender identification in schools and the prohibition of rapid-fire guns in Minnesota highlight the diverse range of topics being legislated. These new laws represent a significant shift in how states are responding to contemporary social issues and technological advancements.
• California laws require permission for AI use of performers' likenesses.
• New social media regulations face legal challenges in multiple states.
Digital replicas refer to AI-generated likenesses of individuals, particularly performers, which require consent for use.
AI use in political ads involves creating fabricated images or videos, raising concerns about misinformation.
Parental consent laws require minors to obtain permission from guardians to access social media platforms.
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