AI Generated Image
Illinois Drops the Hammer on AI Companies
Gizmodo • • nation
Key Points:
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, establishing one of the strictest AI regulatory frameworks in the U.S. to protect citizens from risks posed by advanced AI systems.
- The law mandates major AI developers, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, to disclose safety practices, report significant incidents, and comply with regulatory processes, while also providing whistleblower protections for AI lab employees.
- Illinois uniquely requires AI companies with over $500 million in revenue to undergo regular, independent third-party safety audits starting January 1, 2028, a first among U.S. states.
- The legislation has received support from both AI-critical groups and major AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, despite previous disagreements over related AI liability legislation.
