It’s possible that Kohls’ concerns about AB 2839 are unwarranted. Newsom spokesperson Izzy Gardon told Politico that Kohls’ parody label on X was good enough to clear him of liability under the law.
That title is not easy to decipher
Defending the Constitutional right to be a dick.
He pointed to a long history of political cartoons and comedic impressions of politicians, claiming that “AI-generated commentary, though a new mode of speech, falls squarely within this tradition.”
Yeah, sure. Basically a “potato potahto” thing.
Kinda telling on himself given the “with actual malice” part of it
‘Calif’…
Are we making up nicknames for states now?
California’s name is made up. Literally a place from Spanish fiction novel.
All names are made up!
All language is arbitrary.
Cf. Ferdinand de Saussure.
“Calif.” is one of the two traditional abbreviations for California.
Written abbreviations. I live here and NO ONE calls it “Calif.”.
Abbreviations are usually read the same way the word they’re replacing are spoken. So, you’re right! Nobody’s saying “Calif.”
I live here too. I’ve seen it many times.
PS- the post title is written? I guess I don’t see your point.