Some lawmakers are concerned about the possible misuse of AI and have proposed a new law to address it. Marrero Senator Patrick Connick says the public needs to be protected from potential misrepresentation the new technology makes possible.
“Number one. Keeping our elections fair and honest and not dooping the public. You know it creates a crime of unlawful distribution of synthetic media out to the public. And without the persons consent.”
The bill would also make it a crime to display synthetic media without constantly displaying an obvious notice within the media identifying it as synthetic media. There must also be intent to mislead. Connick says we have the right to protect ourselves from anyone using false information or images.
“But this is just a baby step. Look at laws in other states. They are way ahead of the game in controlling AI and this is the first step in Louisiana to try to get some control over this new technology.”
Synthetic media includes video or voice recordings generated by algorithms that appear to be a record of actual events. Connick says A.I. is not bad in and of itself.
“It’s a great technology. I use it in my law practice to do some things but we got to be careful. We can’t let it control our lives and change the narrative that’s not true.”
If passed, those convicted of unlawful distribution of misleading synthetic media could face up to 6 months in jail and/or up to a $750 fine.
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