Louisiana scraps some, but not all, AI proposals after Trump threats

President Trump threatened to cut federal funding from states that regulate AI, causing Louisiana lawmakers to back off on proposing guardrails for the industry.
At least a third of the nearly 20 AI-related bills proposed by Louisiana legislators have been shelved due to Trump’s threats.
Some legislators and conservative think tanks argue that state-level AI regulation would hinder national progress and competitiveness against countries like China.
Despite the threats, a bipartisan group of five lawmakers is still pursuing at least six AI bills, focusing on issues like medical consent, AI disclosure during calls, and restrictions on mental health chatbots.
Measures aimed at preventing AI-generated child abuse and pornography are progressing in the Louisiana Legislature, with three related bills receiving floor votes.
Louisiana is not alone in scaling back AI regulation due to Trump’s warnings; similar actions have been seen in Florida and Utah.

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