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KASU News: Lawmakers target AI deepfakes in Arkansas legislation

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Today's headlines from KASU News for Thursday, April 10, 2025, include an Arkansas bill to prevent sexually explicit AI-generated deepfakes, former Governor Mike Huckabee’s swearing-in as ambassador to Israel, and new developments in the Jonesboro Sportsplex project. Lawmakers also advance bills on gender-affirming care, strike down postpartum Medicaid extension, and reject an attempt to dissolve the State Library Board.

00:00 Intro
00:30 Arkansas lawmakers target AI deepfakes in new bill
02:00 House advances lawsuit bill over gender-affirming care for minors
02:29 Postpartum Medicaid coverage extension fails in committee
02:58 Lawmakers reject open records bill targeting redistricting board
04:37 Legislature declines to dissolve Arkansas State Library Board
06:16 Governor Sanders signs 28 bills, including new anti-trafficking law
06:47 Mike Huckabee sworn in as U.S. Ambassador to Israel
08:22 Harrisburg police chief placed on leave amid investigation
08:39 Jonesboro Sportsplex set to break ground after planning approval

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A Northeast Arkansas native from Wynne, I’ve been involved with radio for about 15 years. I got my Bachelor of Arts degree from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, where I also served as an award-winning News Director for 2 years at KSWH-LP.