Illinois
PulseAugur coverage of Illinois — every cluster mentioning Illinois across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- located in Chicago 90%
- instance of Arizona 90%
- headquartered in JB Pritzker 70%
- headquartered in Chicago 70%
- affiliated with JB Pritzker 70%
- located in Data Center Watch 70%
- affiliated with César Fernández García 70%
- located in New Jersey 50%
- located in Arizona 50%
- other Arizona 50%
- located in Missouri 50%
- other Hawaii 50%
- 2026-10-18 regulatory Illinois enacts new regulations requiring transparency and prohibiting discriminatory use of AI in employment decisions. source
- 2026-08-29 regulatory Illinois has established a task force to study and recommend policies for the ethical development and deployment of artificial intelligence. source
- 2026-07-15 regulatory Illinois enacted a law requiring AI developers earning over $500M annually to report incidents within 72 hours. source
- 2026-07-15 regulatory Illinois became the first state to require annual safety audits for major AI developers. source
- 2026-07-08 regulatory Illinois enacted the AI Safety Measures Act, requiring frontier AI model developers to disclose safety frameworks and report risks. source
- 2026-07-07 regulatory Illinois Governor Pritzker signed a landmark bill regulating artificial intelligence to mitigate risks. source
- 2026-07-07 regulatory Illinois enacted the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, imposing new regulations on AI companies. source
- 2026-07-06 regulatory Illinois has enacted new legislation targeting AI companies. source
- 2026-07-04 regulatory Illinois expanded its definition of cyberbullying to include AI-generated digital replicas and mandated statewide guidance on AI in schools. source
- 2026-07-04 regulatory Illinois enacted a new law to address AI-driven cyberbullying and deepfakes in schools. source
- 2026-06-19 regulatory Illinois is considering legislation to hold AI companies harmless for mass casualty events. source
- 2026-06-07 regulatory Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has halted tax breaks for data center construction due to stalled legislative efforts. source
- 2026-06-06 regulatory Illinois Governor JB Pritzker paused state tax incentives for data centers. source
- 2026-05-28 regulatory Illinois passed SB 315, a new AI safety law requiring large AI firms to submit safety plans and undergo independent testing. source
- 2026-05-28 regulatory Illinois lawmakers passed SB 315, a bill requiring third-party audits for AI safety practices of frontier AI labs. source
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New York mandates AI registration and safety reporting under new law
New York has enacted the RAISE Act, requiring AI developers with over $500 million in annual revenue to register a new platform by January 1, 2027. This legislation mandates the creation of public safety frameworks, tra…
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New York enforces AI safety law on OpenAI, Anthropic with registration, incident reporting
New York has begun enforcing a new AI safety law, the RAISE Act, which mandates that large AI developers like OpenAI and Anthropic register by January 1, 2027. These companies must publish safety frameworks, report crit…
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AI data centers spurring nuclear power revival with billions in new investment · 1 source tracked
The increasing demand for electricity to power AI data centers is driving a resurgence in nuclear energy investment and development. Research indicates a significant rise in spending on new nuclear projects and the expa…
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Voters reject AI data centers in 2026 ballot measures · 2 sources tracked
Voters across multiple states have rejected ballot measures related to AI data centers. In the 2026 elections, nearly every proposal concerning AI data centers failed to pass. This trend indicates a growing public resis…
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Slate Truck switches to LFP battery from Gotion, maintaining price and range
Slate Truck has changed its battery supplier from SK On to Gotion, opting for an LFP (lithium iron phosphate) pack manufactured in Illinois instead of an NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) pack. This switch is driven by cost…
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US Halloween weekend shootings leave 6 dead, dozens wounded
A series of shootings across the United States on Halloween weekend resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. In Dallas, Texas, four people were killed and fifteen were injured in several incidents within the Deep E…
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Nine income and wealth tax measures on ballots across six states · 1 source tracked
Voters across six states are considering nine ballot measures related to income or wealth taxes this midterm season, a significant increase from the historical average. These proposals, largely driven by citizen initiat…
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GM agrees to $220M settlement over driver tracking
General Motors has agreed to a $220 million settlement to resolve allegations of illegally tracking drivers' locations and habits. The settlement addresses claims that GM collected and used personal data without adequat…
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Pope Leo XIV becomes first pontiff to vote in U.S. election
Pope Leo XIV has made history by becoming the first pontiff to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed that the American-born pope, formerly Robert Prevost, cast a mail-in ballot in Chicago, emphasizing h…
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FTC and 20 States Sue Dollar General for Widespread Price Gouging
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, accusing the company of systematically overcharging customers by charging higher prices at checkout than advertised on shelve…
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FTC and 20 States Sue Dollar General for Deceptive Pricing Practices
The Federal Trade Commission, joined by 20 states, has filed a lawsuit against Dollar General for allegedly engaging in deceptive pricing practices. The complaint, lodged in the U.S. District Court for the Middle Distri…
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US showcases advanced drone command capabilities amid Taiwan conflict concerns
The US military is demonstrating new capabilities in drone command and control, aiming to gain a strategic advantage over China in potential conflicts, particularly concerning Taiwan. Recent tests included an F-22 pilot…
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New simulation framework quantitatively evaluates urban street designs
Researchers have developed a new simulation framework to quantitatively evaluate urban street designs, moving beyond qualitative principles. This framework models various road users, including autonomous vehicles (AVs),…
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on AI: Longevity boon or existential threat?
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has shared his views on artificial intelligence, seeing it as a technology with the potential for both immense benefit and significant risk. He believes AI could contribute to increased hum…
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Discusses AI's Political Impact
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker shared his perspectives on artificial intelligence, technology, and privacy in a recent discussion. He posited that these issues are contributing to a significant and potentially surprising…
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on AI's potential for longevity and existential threat
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker discussed the dual nature of artificial intelligence, suggesting it could significantly extend human lifespans or pose existential threats akin to nuclear weapons. In an interview, Pritzker…
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US nuclear power uprates surge to meet AI data center demand
The United States is increasing its nuclear power output not by building new reactors, but by upgrading existing ones. These "power uprates," approved by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, have already added approximate…
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Illinois mandates AI transparency in hiring and promotion starting 2026
Illinois employers must comply with new regulations starting January 1, 2026, under the Illinois Human Rights Act. The law prohibits the use of AI in hiring, promotion, discipline, or firing if it results in discriminat…
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Chicago Police Aided ICE in Tracking Activists; YouTube Considers Price Hike
Local police in the Chicago area are reported to have assisted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in tracking activists, despite Illinois' sanctuary laws. This action allegedly targeted individuals engaged i…
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Man arrested for mass shooting plot targeting Illinois Hindu temple
Authorities have arrested a 19-year-old named Alexandros Paporakis for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at the Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Temple in Palatine, Illinois. Paporakis reportedly told co-workers at a Ta…