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TCAI’s Jai Jaisimha testifies at California AI Abuse Act hearing in Sacramento
The California AI Abuse Protection Act, SB 11, would strengthen the integrity of legal evidence in addition to creating safeguards against deepfake abuse.
Florida takes on AI deepfakes with ‘Brooke’s Law,’ now in effect statewide
Florida became the latest state to protect kids and adults from the harms of AI-generated deepfake images, as Gov. Ron DeSantis signed ‘Brooke’s Law’ into the state’s legal code. The new law requires online platforms to create a process to take down harmful explicit AI deepfake images.
Congress passes ‘Take It Down Act’ with overwhelming bipartisan support, fighting back against deepfakes and harmful images
In a rare show of bipartisan support, the House approved the bill with a resounding 409-2 vote.
California bill would create a consumer warning to deter deepfakes
AI deepfakes leave people vulnerable to exploitation, identity theft, scams, misinformation and misrepresentation of character, says the bill’s author. A consumer warning would make everyday consumers think twice before breaking the law.
How state lawmakers are acting to stop the harm of AI-generated deepfakes
Since 2019, state legislatures have enacted at least 50 new laws addressing the harm of AI-generated deepfakes. In 2025, legislators in 18 states have introduced 38 bills that deal with AI-generated deepfake imagery.