the internet is awash in claims that “califonia just banned political memes” with new bill AB 2655.it’s all online and easy to read. the truth of the matter is somewhat more nuanced and so, in the interest of furthering understanding, let’s see what it actually says because, honestly, in many ways it’s worse than what some are fretting about but it also seems to have a fair few exemptions and loopholes, but that, oddly enough, may make it even worse and what many are calling the “safe bits” seem designed to clothe wolves as sheep and set them in the pen.
Calling flat-out lies "free speech" is bologna.
But this new law addresses a new issue: let's say Stalone posted fake videos generated by AI that show Gere shooting gerbils out his anus. Is this "Sentiment" and/or "opinion" and "protected speech"
I think it's ok to be able to publish what you want as long as you are held responsible.
