Trump posted a fake Taylor Swift image. AI and deepfakes are only going to get worse this election cycle

Fake image of Taylor Swift falsely suggests she endorses Donald Trump .

Artificial intelligence tools can make it appear someone is saying or doing something they are n’t .

Expert: “I’m worried as we move closer to the election, this is going to explode” Platforms such as Facebook and X, formerly known as Twitter , have rules against manipulated images.

California lawmakers are trying to get ahead of AI in the workplace, but are already playing catchup.

Legislators are working to address this problem by proposing bills that would require social media companies to take down unauthorized deepfakes.

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists is one of the groups advocating for laws.

“That’s who we are as human beings.” It’s a harsh reality that even Swifties won’t be able to shake off. Staff writer Mikael Wood contributed to this report. Inside the business of entertainment The Wide Shot brings you news, analysis and insights on everything from streaming wars to production — and what it all means for the future. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times ..