Gov. Newsom signs California laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off Tuesday on legislation aiming at protecting Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized artificial intelligence that could be used to create digital clones of themselves without their consent. The new laws come as California legislators ramped up efforts this year to regulate the marquee industry that is increasingly affecting the daily lives of Americans but has had little to no oversight in the United States. The laws also reflect the priorities of the Democratic governor who's walking a tightrope between protecting the public and workers...