The "Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation for Kids Act" aims to regulate addictive feeds on internet-based services and applications, particularly those used by minors. The bill defines key terms such as "addictive feed," "covered minor," and "covered operator," establishing a framework for how these services should operate. It prohibits covered operators from providing addictive feeds to minors unless they have verifiable parental consent or can demonstrate that the user is not a minor. Additionally, the bill outlines specific times when notifications about addictive feeds cannot be sent to minors and mandates that any age verification information collected must be deleted immediately after use.
The act also empowers the attorney general to enforce compliance through civil actions, which may include fines, actual damages, and other forms of relief. It requires the attorney general to create rules for determining user age and obtaining parental consent, ensuring that the protections for minors are effectively implemented. Overall, the bill seeks to safeguard the mental health and well-being of minors by regulating how addictive internet-based services operate and interact with young users.