New York has enacted a new law requiring advertisements to clearly disclose the use of AI-generated actors. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the legislation on December 12, which also includes a ban on the unauthorized use of deceased actors' likenesses. This move aligns with broader transparency efforts, such as those seen in the Countering the Financing of Terrorism initiatives. In a related development, former President Trump issued an order threatening to withdraw federal funding from states that implement stringent AI regulations. This comes as the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation continues to push for increased oversight, reflecting a growing global trend towards tighter regulation of AI and digital assets.