The article discusses new legislation approved by California lawmakers aimed at regulating the use of deepfakes and protecting workers’ rights. Deepfakes, which use artificial intelligence to create realistic but fabricated images and videos, have raised concerns about their potential for spreading misinformation and violating privacy. The legislation prohibits the distribution of malicious deepfakes that could harm a person’s reputation or subject them to hate crimes, harassment, or discrimination. It also bans the use of deepfakes in advertising or for the purpose of influencing a voter’s decision without proper disclosure. Additionally, the legislation protects workers by prohibiting employers from using deepfakes to depict an employee in a negative light or for purposes of retaliation. Violators could face civil penalties and potential criminal charges. Proponents argue that the legislation strikes a balance between protecting free speech and addressing the harmful impacts of deepfakes.