Bill > LB939

This bill, known as the Saving Human Connection Act, aims to protect consumers, particularly minors, from potential harms associated with generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, which are defined as systems that use AI to create or significantly alter content like images, videos, audio, or text. The act establishes specific definitions for terms such as "adult" (18 or older), "chatbot" (an AI system designed for conversation), "covered platform" (any platform operating such AI systems), and "human-like feature" (AI behavior that might lead a user to believe it has sentience, emotions, or desires, or that attempts to build an emotional relationship). Key provisions require covered platforms, starting January 1, 2028, to prevent minors from interacting with AI chatbots that exhibit human-like features, implement privacy-preserving age verification, and offer a default version of their platform without these features, requiring explicit consent and warnings for adults to enable them. Platforms must also provide regular disclosures that the AI is not human, implement systems to detect and respond to emergency situations, prevent emotional dependence on AI, clearly identify AI as artificial entities, and collect only necessary data that aligns with a user's "best interests" (defined as the user's interests affected by their interaction with the platform). Furthermore, platforms are prohibited from processing data or designing features that conflict with user best interests or deceive users about the AI's nonhuman nature, prioritizing transparency. Terms of service agreements must be clear, require affirmative user consent, and cannot include mandatory arbitration clauses. The Attorney General will enforce the act, with violations potentially leading to injunctions, disgorgement of unjust gains, and civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, while individuals can also bring civil actions for damages and injunctive relief. The bill also includes a severability clause, meaning if any part is found invalid, the rest remains in effect.

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