Illinois Lawmakers Just Passed America’s Strongest AI Safety Bill
Illinois lawmakers have passed a significant AI safety bill, SB 315, which mandates that leading AI companies undergo third-party audits of their safety practices. This legislation, expected to be signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker, establishes the strongest AI safety regulations in the United States. The bill requires independent verification of AI labs' adherence to their own safety standards, a step beyond current requirements in states like California and New York. While supported by major AI firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic, some industry groups like Chamber of Progress have opposed the bill. AI
IMPACT Establishes a new regulatory precedent for AI safety audits, potentially influencing federal and other state-level legislation.