Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill) said he is advancing legislation to regulate artificial intelligence, arguing that the state must take a leading role in holding major technology companies accountable as AI systems become more deeply embedded in daily life.
Illinois Moves To Tighten AI Oversight Under SB 315
On Wednesday, Pritzker posted on X that Illinois is positioning itself at the forefront of AI oversight and that new safeguards are needed as the technology expands.
He referenced Senate Bill 315, saying he looks forward to signing it into law once it reaches his desk.
“Illinois is leading the nation in holding Big Tech accountable,” Pritzker wrote.
He added, “As AI systems impact people’s lives, we need safeguards in place.”
He continued, “I look forward to signing SB 315 and working with the legislature so that AI, when used, is used responsibly.”
Illinois And California Move To Tighten AI Safety Rules
U.S. states moved to strengthen AI regulation, with Illinois and California introducing and passing measures focused on safety, transparency and accountability for major AI developers.
Earlier, OpenAI backed Illinois SB 3444, which limited liability for AI-related “critical harms” unless developers acted intentionally or recklessly, while requiring safety and transparency disclosures.
The bill targeted powerful AI systems trained on large-scale computing resources and defined catastrophic risks such as mass casualties, major financial losses, or weapons development.
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) signed SB 53, requiring major companies, including OpenAI, Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: META) and Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) to disclose how they mitigate risks from advanced AI systems.
The law was framed as a balance between innovation and public safety and could influence future federal standards.
California legislation also pushed stricter AI safety testing requirements, despite industry debate over regulatory burdens.
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