Pritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill that aims to mitigate risks
Summary
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a new law called the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act. The law sets rules for large AI systems to increase safety, transparency, and accountability and aims to prevent serious harm caused by AI technology.Key Facts
- The law targets AI models that make over $500 million a year and use large amounts of computing power.
- It requires AI developers to publish plans on how they assess risks that could cause death, serious injury, or major property damage.
- If an AI system causes harm or poses an imminent risk, developers must report it within 24 to 72 hours.
- The bill was inspired by similar AI laws recently passed in California and New York.
- Illinois lawmakers hope their rule will act like a national standard since the three states represent about 40% of the U.S. AI market.
- Senator Mary Edly-Allen emphasized the need for urgent action as AI could cause widespread problems.
- The law aims to prevent AI from helping create dangerous weapons or enabling cyber-attacks.
- AI companies like Anthropic supported the bill, noting certain AI models can be too risky to release openly.
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