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Caveat

Mythical beasts, real threats.

Sep 26, 2024
Jen Roberts and Nitansha Bansal, both Assistant Directors at the Atlantic Council's Cyber Statecraft Initiative, dive into the intricate world of spyware. They reveal the dark corners of the global spyware market and its implications for national security and human rights. Exciting discussions include California's new deepfake laws aimed at curbing misinformation and the FTC's report spotlighting privacy lapses on social media. The guests emphasize the urgent need for regulatory oversight in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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Quick takeaways

  • California's new laws on election-related deepfakes aim to promote transparency during campaigns while raising First Amendment concerns over free speech limitations.
  • The Cyber Statecraft Initiative's report on the global spyware market highlights the balance between legitimate security use and potential human rights abuses, advocating for stricter regulations.

Deep dives

California's Deepfake Legislation

California has enacted new laws addressing the use of deepfakes during election campaigns. One law prohibits the distribution of deceptive election-related deepfakes within 120 days leading up to an election and continues to apply for 60 days afterward. This unique provision aims to combat misinformation especially in the aftermath of elections, reflecting concerns from the recent electoral history. Other laws in the package mandate that political advertisements using AI-generated content must include clear labels, emphasizing transparency as a priority in combating deepfake misinformation.

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