X Sues California Over AI Deepfake Law Amid User Exodus to Bluesky
X, owned by Elon Musk, is suing over a California law on AI deepfakes as users migrate to Bluesky seeking a friendlier platform.
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X, owned by Elon Musk, has filed a lawsuit against California regarding a new law targeting AI-generated deepfakes ahead of elections. Concurrently, many users are migrating to Bluesky, a platform emerging as a friendlier, less contentious social media alternative since its public launch in February. Bluesky, which has seen its user base surge to 15 million, offers a lighter atmosphere and aims for interoperability among social networks. The shift raises concerns about misinformation and the integrity of political discourse as users express dissatisfaction with X.
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