AI Panic in Baton Rouge: Lawmakers Rush to Regulate the Future

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You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show March 11, 2026.

We dive into the rapidly growing debate over artificial intelligence—and why lawmakers in Baton Rouge are suddenly pushing dozens of AI-related bills at once. With proposals ranging from regulating AI in political ads to limiting how insurance companies use algorithms in healthcare decisions, the question becomes: how much oversight is too much? And could aggressive state regulation actually cost Louisiana hundreds of millions in federal broadband funding tied to innovation and technology development?

We also explore how artificial intelligence is already affecting real-world decisions—from health insurance approvals to political messaging—and whether human oversight should always be required when machines are making calls that impact people’s lives.

Plus, we break down the three big stories you need to know before tomorrow:

• Why more than 30 auto insurance companies are asking regulators for permission to lower rates for drivers in Louisiana.
• A new aviation pilot program that could bring futuristic air taxis to the state.
• And the progress being made to turn the lights back on across New Orleans as city leaders tackle thousands of broken streetlights.

Later in the show, we debate Governor Jeff Landry’s proposal to replace Louisiana’s traditional vehicle inspection stickers with a modern QR-code system—raising questions about efficiency, enforcement, and privacy in a world where databases already know more about our cars than we might think.

In our Digging Deep segment, we examine the controversial push for carbon capture projects in Louisiana. Supporters say it could help expand American energy exports and satisfy international climate demands, while critics warn the technology depends heavily on government subsidies and could pose serious risks to nearby communities.

We also look at rising geopolitical tensions after Kim Jong Un publicly backed the new leadership in Iran, sparking another round of questions about dictators supporting dictators—and what that means for global stability.

From AI regulation and healthcare decisions to energy policy, technology, and international politics, we're covering the stories shaping the future—and the debates that come with them.

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