Tennessee Passes Bill Requiring Schools Show AI-Generated Anti-Abortion Video
• Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill requiring public schools to show a 3-minute AI-generated anti-abortion video on fetal development. The video was created by the pro-life group Live Action.
• The video, called "Baby Olivia Act," must be incorporated into family life curriculum covering human growth, development, and sexuality.
• Democrats argued the video is medically inaccurate and biased, aimed at confusing students and merging religious beliefs with science.
• The bill passed the Senate 21-6 and House 67-23; it now heads to the governor who is expected to sign it into law.
• If signed, the law will take effect in 2024-2025 school year. Tennessee banned abortions at all stages in 2020, with few exceptions.