In a significant week for AI legislation, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law five groundbreaking deepfake-related bills, focusing on both the entertainment industry and election integrity. These laws highlight the state’s proactive approach to addressing the challenges AI poses to privacy, authenticity, and democracy. However, one notable piece of legislation, Senate Bill 1047 (SB1047), has not yet been signed by the Governor, leaving some uncertainty about its future.