SUMMARY: The Louisiana Joint Legislative Committee on Technology and Cybersecurity recently met to address the evolving regulatory landscape of artificial intelligence (AI). Attorney Graham Ryan highlighted that 31 states have enacted AI legislation, and 150 AI bills have been proposed at the federal level, showing increasing urgency to tackle AI-related issues. Key concerns discussed included deep fakes, privacy, workplace safety, discrimination, and child safety. The FTC has initiated enforcement actions against companies for overstating AI capabilities and privacy violations. Despite numerous proposed bills, none have passed in Congress. The Senate is developing a roadmap for future AI regulations focused on innovation and public-private partnerships.

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SUMMARY: Officials in St. Tam Parish have issued a warning following the death of a 36-year-old woman from an overdose of the over-the-counter supplement kratom. Parish coroner Dr. Christopher Tape reported that she succumbed after taking a high dose of kratom, which is often used for sedation and to alleviate opioid withdrawal symptoms. While kratom is legal and meant for low doses, it can be dangerous when mixed with other substances or for individuals with certain health conditions. The supplement is not regulated by the FDA, raising concerns about its safety.

Coroner Dr. Christopher Tape says a 36-year-old woman died after taking a high dose of “Kratom” which is an over-the-counter supplement used for sedation.

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SUMMARY: Louisiana voters are considering a constitutional amendment directing federal funds from offshore wind projects to the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority. Over 960,000 votes have been cast. Concurrently, Louisiana’s U.S. House delegation is proposing legislation to allocate federal oil and gas revenues, along with wind farm revenues, to the state. However, if the bill isn’t signed by President Biden, the amendment would lose its effectiveness. The legislation ensures that closer states receive a larger share of revenue from offshore wind projects, while also adjusting Gulf oil and gas revenue allocations to favor state funding for conservation efforts.

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