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Illinois Passes Strongest US AI Safety Bill

ai-technology · 2026-05-28

Lawmakers in Illinois have approved the most stringent AI safety legislation in the nation, mandating that firms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google obtain third-party verification to ensure adherence to safety regulations. Governor JB Pritzker has stated his intention to sign this bill into law.

Key facts

  • Illinois lawmakers passed the strongest AI safety bill in the US.
  • The bill requires companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to have third parties confirm they are following safety standards.
  • Illinois governor JB Pritzker says he will sign the bill.

Entities

Institutions

  • OpenAI
  • Anthropic
  • Google

Locations

  • Illinois
  • United States

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