Louisiana

AI Policy Overview

Louisiana lawmakers have begun to consider artificial intelligence policies. In 2023, lawmakers enacted a law making it a crime to distribute a deepfake image of a minor engaging in sexual conduct. Additionally, in 2023 lawmakers created the Joint Legislative Committee on Technology and Cybersecurity to study the impact of artificial intelligence on operations, procurement, and policy. The committee will meet within 60 days of the start of the 2024 session to make recommendations to help government and businesses realize the benefits of AI and to protect consumers from any potential harms.

Deepfakes

In 2023, lawmakers enacted a law (LA SB 175) which makes it a crime to create or distribute a deepfake depicting a minor engaging in sexual conduct. Currently, Louisiana law only addresses sexual deepfake images of minors.

Legislative & Regulatory History

  • 2023 - Louisiana enacted LA SB 175, which makes it a crime to create or distribute a deppfake depicting a minor engaged in sexual conduct.