The article discusses new legislation signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom aimed at protecting children from the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology. One bill prohibits the distribution of deepfake pornographic material depicting a child, or the distribution of deepfake pornographic material depicting an adult without their consent. Another bill requires social media companies to put in place policies to address the spread of deepfake videos and misinformation on their platforms. The governor emphasized the need to protect children from exploitation and abuse facilitated by AI technology. Experts warn that deepfake technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated and accessible, posing risks of exploitation, harassment, and the spread of misinformation. The bills aim to establish legal consequences for the malicious use of deepfakes and encourage social media platforms to proactively address the issue. However, concerns have been raised about potential impacts on free speech and the challenges of enforcing such laws.