{"title": "Alaska Advances Legislation to Combat AI-Created Child Exploitation and Limit Youth Social Media Access", "body": ["Alaska's House of Representatives approved HB47 with full consensus, enacting broad regulations on minors' interactions with social media platforms while prohibiting the creation and sharing of damaging AI-generated depictions of children."], ["Initially, the legislation targeted the ownership and dissemination of AI-produced explicit visuals involving minors, but state legislators incorporated changes to include controls on social media. These measures encompass a uniform prohibition on social media activity from 10:30 PM until 6:30 AM across the state, elimination of elements promoting excessive engagement, and mandates for platforms to confirm users' ages along with obtaining parental approval for those under 18."], ["The House approved the measure 39 to 0, though the proposed additions sparked discussions on possible future adjustments. Prior to the final tally, several lawmakers voiced worries over implementing wide-ranging social media policies without first engaging the operating companies."], ["HB47 now proceeds to the Alaska Senate, which has introduced a related proposal, followed by review from the governor. The state joins a growing number of others in this area, with the House drawing inspiration for HB47's social media provisions from Utah's earlier efforts—the pioneer in such youth protections, though it encountered a temporary court block."]}