(a) As used in this subchapter:(1) (A) “Immediate connection” means the:(i) Final link in the chain of the content's supply;(ii) Application on which the content is viewed; or(iii) Service or website on which the content is viewed.(B) “Immediate connection” does not include the:(i) Content creator, unless the content creator hosts his, her, or its own social media platform for sharing that content and the social media platform allows for interaction with the content creator or other viewers of the content;(ii) Physical device that displays the content;(iii) Network provider that electronically transmits the content; or(iv) Enterprise that stores or hosts the content, unless that enterprise is owned or operated by the social media platform;(2) “Minor” means an individual under sixteen (16) years of age;(3) “Promoting” means placing content on the feed, screen, account, or other digital medium of the minor that causes the minor to view the content without explicitly searching for that specific content and includes algorithmic promotion of the content based on a previous search or engagement;(4) “Significant bodily or cognitive harm” means the impairment of physical condition or the infliction of substantial pain or substantial bruising, swelling, or visible marks associated with a trauma injury that impedes typical function of the body or brain and results from a person's attempt to end his or her own life or gravely injure himself or herself; and(5) “Social media platform” means a business entity or organization that operates an online platform, application, or service that:(A) Is designed to facilitate user-to-user, user-to-group, or user-to-public interaction, expression, or communication;(B) Assigns, utilizes, or relies on a unique identifier, username, profile name, or image that is associated with a specific user account;(C) Provides mechanisms for a user to create an online profile comprised of personally identifiable information or professional information, including without limitation a user's name, username, address, date of birth, educational pedigree, professional details, interests, activities, or connections;(D) Employs features that allow a user to connect, follow, or establish a relationship with other users and creates a network of interactions either in real time or asynchronously, including without limitation virtual likes and dislikes;(E) Generates revenue primarily through user engagement, including without limitation through advertising, user data monetization, or premium content; and(F) Is accessed by Arkansas users.
(1) (A) “Immediate connection” means the:(i) Final link in the chain of the content's supply;(ii) Application on which the content is viewed; or(iii) Service or website on which the content is viewed.(B) “Immediate connection” does not include the:(i) Content creator, unless the content creator hosts his, her, or its own social media platform for sharing that content and the social media platform allows for interaction with the content creator or other viewers of the content;(ii) Physical device that displays the content;(iii) Network provider that electronically transmits the content; or(iv) Enterprise that stores or hosts the content, unless that enterprise is owned or operated by the social media platform;
(A) “Immediate connection” means the:(i) Final link in the chain of the content's supply;(ii) Application on which the content is viewed; or(iii) Service or website on which the content is viewed.
(i) Final link in the chain of the content's supply;
(ii) Application on which the content is viewed; or
(iii) Service or website on which the content is viewed.
(B) “Immediate connection” does not include the:(i) Content creator, unless the content creator hosts his, her, or its own social media platform for sharing that content and the social media platform allows for interaction with the content creator or other viewers of the content;(ii) Physical device that displays the content;(iii) Network provider that electronically transmits the content; or(iv) Enterprise that stores or hosts the content, unless that enterprise is owned or operated by the social media platform;
(i) Content creator, unless the content creator hosts his, her, or its own social media platform for sharing that content and the social media platform allows for interaction with the content creator or other viewers of the content;
(ii) Physical device that displays the content;
(iii) Network provider that electronically transmits the content; or
(iv) Enterprise that stores or hosts the content, unless that enterprise is owned or operated by the social media platform;
(2) “Minor” means an individual under sixteen (16) years of age;
(3) “Promoting” means placing content on the feed, screen, account, or other digital medium of the minor that causes the minor to view the content without explicitly searching for that specific content and includes algorithmic promotion of the content based on a previous search or engagement;
(4) “Significant bodily or cognitive harm” means the impairment of physical condition or the infliction of substantial pain or substantial bruising, swelling, or visible marks associated with a trauma injury that impedes typical function of the body or brain and results from a person's attempt to end his or her own life or gravely injure himself or herself; and
(5) “Social media platform” means a business entity or organization that operates an online platform, application, or service that:(A) Is designed to facilitate user-to-user, user-to-group, or user-to-public interaction, expression, or communication;(B) Assigns, utilizes, or relies on a unique identifier, username, profile name, or image that is associated with a specific user account;(C) Provides mechanisms for a user to create an online profile comprised of personally identifiable information or professional information, including without limitation a user's name, username, address, date of birth, educational pedigree, professional details, interests, activities, or connections;(D) Employs features that allow a user to connect, follow, or establish a relationship with other users and creates a network of interactions either in real time or asynchronously, including without limitation virtual likes and dislikes;(E) Generates revenue primarily through user engagement, including without limitation through advertising, user data monetization, or premium content; and(F) Is accessed by Arkansas users.
(A) Is designed to facilitate user-to-user, user-to-group, or user-to-public interaction, expression, or communication;
(B) Assigns, utilizes, or relies on a unique identifier, username, profile name, or image that is associated with a specific user account;
(C) Provides mechanisms for a user to create an online profile comprised of personally identifiable information or professional information, including without limitation a user's name, username, address, date of birth, educational pedigree, professional details, interests, activities, or connections;
(D) Employs features that allow a user to connect, follow, or establish a relationship with other users and creates a network of interactions either in real time or asynchronously, including without limitation virtual likes and dislikes;
(E) Generates revenue primarily through user engagement, including without limitation through advertising, user data monetization, or premium content; and
(F) Is accessed by Arkansas users.