While the Golden State’s Democratic leanings in the presidential contest are well known, California is home to several swing districts that make the state critical this year in determining which party controls the U.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California now has some of the toughest laws in the United States to crack down on election deepfakes ahead of the 2024 election after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three landmark proposals this week at an artificial intelligence conference in San Francisco.

It’s cynical and wrong that some of these Republicans try to pretend that they’re pro-choice because they’re pro-states rights,” the Democrat said.

Two Democrats, Mark Gonzalez and John Yi, are vying to succeed incumbent Assemblymember Miguel Santiago, who did not seek reelection.

Ronald Latney used to believe his vote didn’t matter. But after returning to jail this year, he realized the difference it can make — especially locally.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed bills on deepfakes and protecting actors' rights in the age of AI, but says he is still mulling over SB1047

Nearly three-quarters of likely voters said that they will vote “yes” on the ballot measure to reimpose felony charges for certain drug- and theft-related offenses.

The bills signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) come amid concerns over the use of AI in the run-up to the presidential vote and its threat to actors’ livelihoods.

Happy National Voter Registration Day, Californians! Tuesday marks the designated day Americans are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the voting process as the upcoming presidential election nears.

The creator of a viral July post on X that used artificial intelligence to mock Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign is suing to block a California law regulating political AI and deepfakes. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed AB 2839 into law in an attempt to keep AI-aided political disinformation out of the election.

SACRAMENTO, California — The creator of a video that used artificial intelligence to imitate Kamala Harris is suing the state of California after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws restricting the use of digitally altered political “deepfakes,” alleging First and 14th Amendment violations.