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Committee advances Digital Dignity Act after debate over free speech and takedown rules
Summary
SB 1142 would give Californians new control over their digital likeness and establish takedown and evidence-preservation obligations for platforms; sponsors emphasized harms from nonconsensual digital replicas while industry witnesses warned of First Amendment and operational risks.
Sen. Josh Becker introduced SB 1142, the Digital Dignity Act, saying the bill establishes guardrails for online platforms, gives consumers control of their likeness, and deters actors who defame or impersonate Californians with AI'generated replicas. Becker described examples of misuse and fraud and said the measure would provide revocation rights and a 48'hour takedown regime…
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