'Streisand effect': Musk reshares parody AI video of Kamala after California bans deepfakes

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'Streisand effect': Musk reshares parody AI video of Kamala after California bans deepfakes

Elon Musk criticized California's new AI regulations by sharing a parody video of Vice President Kamala Harris. The legislation, introduced by Governor Gavin Newsom, aims to prevent AI-generated disinformation during election periods. Musk suggested that the law could lead to a 'Streisand effect,' inadvertently drawing more attention to the content it seeks to restrict.

The video shared by Musk satirizes Harris's political credentials and comments on diversity hiring. Musk's actions have sparked backlash from Harris's campaign, which condemned the video as manipulated lies. The new law prohibits AI-manipulated political content close to election dates, highlighting the ongoing debate over AI's role in politics.

• Musk's post highlights concerns over California's AI regulations.

• The legislation aims to prevent AI-generated disinformation during elections.

Key AI Terms Mentioned in this Article

Streisand effect

Musk referenced this effect to argue that the new law might unintentionally promote the very content it seeks to ban.

AI-generated content

The article discusses new regulations targeting AI-generated political content to maintain election integrity.

Deepfakes

The California law specifically addresses the creation and distribution of deepfakes in political contexts.

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