Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act (S.B. 315) on July 6, 2026, making Illinois the first state in the United States to require third-party audits of safety plans from major artificial intelligence laboratories. During the signing ceremony, Pritzker emphasized the public's demand for protection against potential risks associated with AI technologies.
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Illinois mandates third-party audits for AI models
Illinois has become the first state to require third-party audits of safety plans from major artificial intelligence labs, following the signing of the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act by Governor JB Pritzker. The legislation aims to address public concerns regarding the risks of AI.
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