Illinois Lawmakers Pass AI Safety Bill Requiring Independent Audits
The Illinois House of Representatives has passed a significant AI safety bill, SB 315, which mandates that frontier AI labs such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind undergo third-party audits of their safety practices. This legislation, now awaiting the signature of Governor JB Pritzker, is poised to become the most stringent AI safety regulation in the United States. The bill aims to hold major AI companies accountable by requiring independent verification of their adherence to safety standards. This move comes as Congress has yet to enact comprehensive AI safety legislation, prompting state lawmakers to take the lead in regulating the rapidly advancing AI industry. 
