Searches linking specific, often nonsensical, phrases to celebrity names typically suggest the spread of misinformation or malicious links aimed at tricking users into clicking, potentially leading to phishing sites, malware, or the spread of inappropriate content [1].
: Before clicking on any link, verify the source. Official content from public figures usually comes from known, reputable sites or their official social media profiles.
The bill would make it a crime to distribute any deepfake without consent, with a penalty of up to two years' imprisonment, a fine of up to $20,000, or both. Notably, under the proposed legislation, the creator of a deepfake can still be prosecuted even if they include a disclaimer stating that the image is fake.
The responsibility of hosting platforms (Google, X, Reddit) to scrub harmful links.