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This bill makes it unlawful for any person to knowingly train artificial intelligence (AI), which is defined as a machine-based system that can make predictions or decisions influencing real or virtual environments and learn from inputs, to perform certain actions. Specifically, it prohibits training AI to encourage suicide or unlawful killing, provide emotional support or develop emotional relationships with users, act as a licensed healthcare or mental health professional, simulate humans in appearance or mannerisms, or encourage users to isolate themselves from others. The bill also defines an "artificial intelligence chatbot" as AI with a natural language interface that provides human-like responses and can meet social needs, but excludes certain types of bots like those used solely for customer service or within video games under specific conditions. If a person violates these provisions, the Attorney General or an aggrieved individual can file a civil lawsuit, seeking actual damages or $150,000 in liquidated damages, punitive damages, and legal costs, and courts can also order injunctions to stop the unlawful AI conduct and impose civil fines of up to $50,000 per violation.

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https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sb405/