Illinois Lawmakers Just Passed America’s Strongest AI Safety Bill
The bill requires companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to have third parties confirm they’re following safety standards. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he’ll sign.
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Illinois' AI safety bill could set a national precedent, pushing companies to adopt comprehensive safety audits and transparency standards. The post Illinois passes nation’s strongest AI safety bill requiring audits of major labs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Read full articleThe bill requires companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to have third parties confirm they’re following safety standards. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he’ll sign.
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