California will fine creators for sneaky political ads.

Over the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will penalize creators for failing to disclose paid political content, with fines reaching up to $5,000 per violation, The New York Times reports. Though the FTC requires influencers to disclose product advertisements, it doesn’t have the same rules for paid political content, which has become widespread in recent campaigns. [Link: California Cracks Down on Influencers’ Undisclosed Political Ads | https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/business/media/california-political-ads-influencers-law.html | The New York Times]