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Governor Newsom Signs SB 1047 and Major AI Bills at SAG-AFTRA to Protect Performers' Rights

Sep 17, 2024, 04:30 PM

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two significant AI-related bills, including SB 1047, into law at the SAG-AFTRA headquarters in Los Angeles. These new laws aim to protect performers' legal rights concerning the use of their voice and likeness, including rules for creating digital replicas and recreating performers who have passed away. The bills have garnered support from various quarters, including SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher, who celebrated the legislation as a big step forward in protecting workers in the evolving AI space. The legislation is seen as a balanced approach to AI regulation, aiming to ensure safety while limiting the regulatory burden on the largest AI labs.