Illinois Passes SB 315, Requiring Third-Party Safety Audits for Major AI Labs
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Summary
The Illinois House passed SB 315, a bill requiring frontier AI labs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind) to undergo third-party safety audits. Governor JB Pritzker has indicated he will sign it, making Illinois the first state to enact such strong AI safety legislation. The bill comes amid federal inaction on AI regulation, with state lawmakers stepping in to hold major AI companies accountable for safety practices.
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· 3 pulledAI safety experts tell WIRED, it would be the nation's leading check on the power of major AI companies.
In a post on social media on Wednesday, Pritzker said he plans to sign the bill, citing a need to hold Big Tech accountable.
Since Congress has yet to pass any meaningful AI safety legislation, state lawmakers have happily stepped in.
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