
The Illinois House of Representatives passed a landmark bill Wednesday that would set a new standard for regulating America’s leading AI companies if Gov. JB Pritzker signs it. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.
Main Idea: Illinois lawmakers passed a first-of-its-kind AI safety bill, and Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to sign it.
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AI companies may face new audit, reporting, and safety rules that could raise costs and slow some product releases.
Illinois’ plan could better protect consumers and workers from dangerous AI failures and make companies more accountable.
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