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This bill aims to protect minors from potentially harmful online platforms by establishing new regulations for "AI companion platforms" (platforms simulating interpersonal interactions, like chatbots with personalities) and "social media platforms" (platforms where users primarily generate content and create profiles). Key provisions include requiring these platforms to implement more robust age verification for users, especially minors (individuals under 18), and prohibiting them from creating or maintaining accounts for children (individuals under 13) without "verifiable parental consent," which means explicit permission from a verified adult. The bill also restricts the use of "addictive features" (like infinite scrolling, autoplay videos, and certain notifications) and "profile-based paid commercial advertising" on platforms accessed by children. Furthermore, it grants individuals a private right of action, allowing them to sue platforms for violations, and empowers the Attorney General to enforce these provisions, with penalties for non-compliance. The bill defines various terms, including "account holder," "addictive feature," "AI companion chatbot," "child," "minor," and "verifiable parental consent," to clarify its scope and application.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb227.html