Illinois Lawmakers Just Passed America’s Strongest AI Safety Bill
2026-05-28 · WIRED
Illinois just passed the toughest AI safety bill in America, forcing companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to get third-party audits confirming they actually follow safety standards. Apparently 'trust us, we're responsible' wasn't cutting it anymore. Governor Pritzker is ready to sign, because nothing says 'we believe in innovation' like requiring receipts.