Technology

HB 2183 updates Kansas laws to address AI-generated and manipulated images of children in sexual contexts. It prohibits creating, possessing, or distributing visual depictions that appear to show real children (including AI-generated images, morphed images from real children, or images with no child involvement) in sexually explicit conduct. The bill also adds a specific exception for cable services in breach of privacy cases. These changes directly affect individuals who produce or share such digital content, expanding existing child exploitation laws to cover new technological threats while clarifying protections for legitimate cable services.

HB 2313 prohibits Kansas state agencies from using artificial intelligence platforms controlled by specified "countries of concern" (including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela) or the DeepSeek AI platform on state-issued devices or state networks. It requires state agencies to delete existing accounts for these AI tools and ban installation of related applications. The law also extends to prohibit foreign adversary-produced genetic sequencers or genetic analysis software on state systems. Exceptions apply only for law enforcement or cybersecurity investigations. The bill directly affects all state employees and IT systems managed by Kansas state agencies.