HB 686 — CRIME/MISDEMEANOR: Provides for the unlawful use of artificial intelligence in telephone calls
HB 686 criminalizes the unlawful use of artificial intelligence in telephone calls. The bill aims to address fraud and deception through AI-generated voice or synthetic media used in fraudulent communications. It targets financial fraud harms by restricting AI use in deceptive phone calls. The legislation is part of Louisiana's 2026 legislative session and is currently proposed.
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