Gavin Newsom signs bills to help provide AI protections for actorsThe California governor signed legislation aimed at protecting performers’ likenesses during life and after death.
Union President Fran Drescher Union President Fran Drescher describes negotiations in Los Angeles on Nov. 10, 2023. Gavin Newsom announced the signings in a video with SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher. California - Gov. Gavin Newsom SACRAMENTO, California — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Tuesday that would protect actors from being replaced by digital imposters — even after their death — without their consent, in a win for Hollywood stars warning about the risks of artificial intelligence. “We talk about California being a state of dreamers and doers — a lot of dreamers come to California, but sometimes they’re not well-represented,” the governor said in a video announcing the signings with SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher. “We’re making sure no one turns over their name, image and likeness to unscrupulous people without representation or union advocacy.” The move comes as celebrities increasingly voice concerns about the impacts of AI on their industry and bey...