Regrets: Actors who sold AI avatars stuck in Black Mirror-esque dystopiaSelling AI likeness can be lucrative for actors, but contracts often contain problematic clauses that may exploit them.
New 2025 California laws: Artificial intelligence, octopuses, cannabis cafes and moreCalifornia is implementing new laws to address the implications of artificial intelligence, particularly focusing on the creation of deepfakes and digital likeness rights.
Robert Downey Jr. Plans To Sue Anyone Who Makes An AI Replica Of HimDowney Jr. is committed to protecting his likeness from digital recreation using AI technology.
Human Models Horrified to Discover Their Faces Are Being Used for AI PropagandaSynthesia's technology raises ethical concerns as human models face unexpected exploitation in AI-generated content, impacting their image and reputation.
Gov. Newsom signs bills offering AI protections for actorsCalifornia enacts laws protecting actors' digital likenesses, ensuring consent in the age of AI.
California passes landmark regulation to require permission from actors for AI deepfakesCalifornia has enacted strict regulations on the use of AI-generated digital replicas of performers, requiring consent for their use.