Louisiana's New AI Laws Take Effect: What Changes August 1?

You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for July 21, 2026.Artificial intelligence is changing politics, elections, and even the courtroom—and Louisiana is responding. We break down the new AI laws taking effect August 1, including tougher penalties for AI-generated explicit images, new disclosure requirements for political deepfakes, and how AI-generated evidence could be used in court.We also track Tropical Storm Bertha as it approaches Louisiana, discuss what homeowners need to know about insurance before severe weather strikes, and examine Congressman Cleo Fields' decision to leave Washington and return to state politics.Plus, we dive into surprising new data showing Caddo Parish leading Louisiana in criminal jury trials, a New Jersey voting software failure that allowed non-citizens to register and vote, and another round of political rhetoric that leaves us asking whether some elected officials actually understand the words they're saying.And before we're done, we lighten things up with a look at America's favorite cocktails—and why a bottle of tequila is apparently a terrible bribe.May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!