Illinois becomes first state to require third-party audit of AI models
The law requires large AI developers to publish safety plans and undergo annual independent audits, with civil penalties up to $3 million.
- On Monday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, establishing the nation's first mandatory third-party audit requirement for large AI firms, effective January 1, 2027.
- Lawmakers crafted the legislation to preemptively address AI risks, including infrastructure attacks and mass shootings, while filling a federal regulatory void by mirroring safety frameworks in California and New York.
- Developers generating $500 million or more in revenue must submit to independent audits and report critical safety incidents within 72 hours, with noncompliance carrying fines up to $3 million.
- While OpenAI and Anthropic supported the measure, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch criticized the "tech bros" culture, stating these decisions are too consequential to leave to a federal government failing basic needs.
- State Sen. Mary Edly-Allen, a chief sponsor, aims to address education and child safety in upcoming sessions, positioning this law as a starting point; the framework covers about 40% of the American market for AI safety.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker didn’t hesitate. On July 6, 2026, he put pen to paper and made Illinois the first state to demand independent third-party safety audits from the largest artificial intelligence developers. The move caps months of legislative maneuvering. It positions the Prairie State as an unexpected pacesetter in a field where Congress has so far failed to act. The Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, known as SB 315 during its journ…
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Gov. Pritzker signs first-in-nation Illinois law requiring third-party safety audits for AI giants
CHICAGO — Illinois will be the first state to require independent audits of large artificial intelligence developers’ safety practices under a new law Gov. JB Pritzker signed Monday. The measure was part of a broader package of bills the Democratic-controlled…
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