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SB 405 makes it illegal for developers to knowingly train artificial intelligence systems to: encourage suicide or violence, provide emotional support or act as a healthcare professional, simulate human relationships, or promote social isolation. The bill directly affects AI developers and companies creating systems that interact with users, excluding standard customer service chatbots, video game features, and basic voice assistants. Violators face civil lawsuits allowing victims to seek $150,000 in liquidated damages (or actual damages for emotional harm), attorney fees, or court-ordered injunctions to stop the AI's operation. It also permits courts to impose fines up to $50,000 per violation. The law focuses on preventing AI from engaging in harmful behaviors that mimic human interaction or exploit vulnerable users.
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.
