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Welcome to Vertica's daily AI update podcast. Let's dive into today's main story. California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a groundbreaking series of regulations on AI technology. These laws, announced on Tuesday, are among the nation's most stringent measures tackling the complexities and risks of AI development. The legislation targets AI-generated content's ability to disrupt democratic processes and individual rights, especially in the entertainment industry. Three new laws aim to combat the spread of AI-generated deepfakes that could influence elections. One notable law, Assembly Bill 2655, requires large online platforms like Facebook and X, formerly known as Twitter, to either remove or clearly label AI-generated deepfake content related to elections. Platforms must also establish mechanisms for users to report such content. Political candidates and officials can seek injunctive relief if these platforms do not comply, ensuring public protection from misleading media and misinformation. Another critical law, Assembly Bill 2355, mandates clear disclosures on AI-generated political ads. This requires political campaigns to explicitly state when an ad uses AI-generated content. The Federal Communications Commission is considering similar measures nationally. In the entertainment sector, new laws will significantly affect Hollywood. Assembly Bill 2602 protects actors from unauthorized digital replication, requiring studios to get explicit consent before creating AI replicas of performers' voices or likenesses. In addition, Assembly Bill 1836 prohibits digital replicas of deceased performers without permission from their estates. This addresses posthumous uses of actors' images and voices, seen in high-profile franchises like and . Governor Newsom is also considering thirty-eight other AI-related bills, including Senate Bill 1047, which aims to regulate aspects of open-source AI development, sparking debate within the AI community. This legislation underscores California's role in setting a precedent for national and global AI policies. As these laws take effect, developers, content creators, and tech companies must stay informed and adaptable, balancing ethical transparency with innovation. Governor Newsom's initiatives reflect a growing need to harness AI's potential benefits while mitigating its risks. For our other key stories, Salesforce has unveiled a new AI strategy at the Dreamforce conference, acknowledging potential job losses. The company will now charge $2 per conversation handled by its generative AI agents, designed to manage tasks autonomously. This strategy highlights potential workforce changes as reliance on human labor decreases. In other news, BlackRock and Microsoft, along with the United Arab Emirates’ MGX investment vehicle, aim to raise $30 billion for AI infrastructure development. This initiative could leverage up to $100 billion, reflecting the rising investments in AI technologies and the necessary infrastructure. Moving on to our secondary stories, , reducing access costs and adding features. , featuring new AI capabilities enhancing user interactions and app functionalities. Lastly, , but it does not indicate a cure for blindness. Stay tuned for more updates and insights on the evolving AI industry. Thanks for reading.