The article discusses San Francisco’s efforts to ban the creation and distribution of ‘deepfake’ videos, which use artificial intelligence to create realistic but fabricated images and videos. The proposed legislation aims to address privacy concerns and prevent the exploitation of individuals, particularly women, through the non-consensual creation and dissemination of explicit content. Key points include: 1) The rise of websites that allow users to create deepfake pornographic videos using images of individuals without their consent. 2) Concerns over the potential for deepfakes to be used for harassment, revenge porn, and defamation. 3) The proposed legislation would make it illegal to create, share, or possess deepfake videos in San Francisco without the consent of those depicted. 4) Debates around the balance between protecting privacy and preserving free speech rights. 5) Potential challenges in enforcing the ban and addressing the rapidly evolving technology.