HB840

Enhances penalties for certain crimes if artificial intelligence was used in the commission.

Mississippi HB840 enhances penalties for designated offenses if artificial intelligence was used in the commission. The bill defines "artificial intelligence system" and "designated offense," which includes crimes such as abuse of vulnerable persons, stalking, and sexual extortion. If a defendant knowingly and intentionally used an artificial intelligence system, the penalty for the offense may be increased. For misdemeanors, the defendant faces an additional imprisonment term of six to twelve months and a fine of up to five thousand dollars.