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Mississippi lawmakers push identity protection bill amid rise of AI

By Cameron Smith Jan 20, 2026 | 8:41 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is being used more, Mississippi lawmakers are working on a bill that would make it illegal to use someone’s name, image or voice without their permission. The Mississippians’ Right to Name, Likeness and Voice Act would penalize people for creating fake or manipulated content […]