11:30 LRN Newscast

A New Orleans representative is trying again with a bill that would crack down on political messaging created with the use of artificial intelligence. Democrat Mandie Landry says a bill she’s filed requires any image on political material created with A-I that could deceive the recipient be clearly disclosed as such.

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Another New Orleans-area representative – this one from the other side of the aisle – has filed a bill that would require companies to make it easier to cancel automatic subscription renewals. Gretna Republican Vincent Cox says among other things, his bill would outlaw small print and sped-up and lowered audio detailing the automatic renewal terms.

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Louisiana’s crawfish industry is suffering because of the lack of foreign workers due to the federal government’s cap on allotted visas. Joe Gallinaro has the story.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

Britney Spears is once again in trouble with the law. The Kentwood native was arrested last night in Ventura, California, on suspicion of DUI. She was booked into jail and released hours later. Representatives for the singer say it was an unfortunate and inexcusable incident, and that she will take steps to make overdue changes in her life.