Illinois enacted the AI Safety Measures Act, requiring companies developing AI models to meet new disclosure and safety standards.
JB Pritzker said the law is designed to protect consumers while adding accountability tools, including whistleblower protections for employees who report safety concerns.
Independent auditing programs are also built into the measure, signaling a compliance framework that goes beyond voluntary industry commitments.
Anthropic and other industry leaders endorsed the legislation, suggesting the state’s approach may gain traction as a model for AI oversight.