
Illinois Lawmakers Pass America's Strongest AI Safety Bill
Illinois lawmakers pass AI safety bill requiring companies to confirm safety standards

Illinois lawmakers pass AI safety bill requiring companies to confirm safety standards

Illinois lawmakers have passed a groundbreaking AI safety bill requiring companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to undergo third-party audits to ensure compliance with safety standards, with Governor JB Pritzker set to sign it into law.

Illinois lawmakers have passed a groundbreaking AI safety bill requiring companies like OpenAI and Google to undergo third-party safety audits. Meanwhile, other tech and science stories include Waymo's self-driving car expansion, Huawei's chip adaptation, and a massive bee colony discovery in New York.

Illinois lawmakers have passed a groundbreaking AI safety bill requiring third-party safety audits for companies like OpenAI and Google. Other news includes Xreal's Xbox-themed smart glasses, Waymo's expansion into Virginia, a new tiny octopus species discovery, and a massive bee colony found under a New York cemetery.

Illinois lawmakers have passed a significant AI safety bill requiring companies like OpenAI and Google to undergo third-party verification of their safety standards. Governor JB Pritzker has indicated he will sign the legislation.

Illinois passes strict AI safety bill requiring companies like OpenAI and Google to undergo third-party safety audits, awaiting Governor JB Pritzker's signature.

Illinois passes stringent AI safety bill, NASA plans lunar base, Xreal launches Xbox-themed smart glasses, and various tech innovations and policy updates emerge.

Illinois lawmakers have passed a new AI safety bill, requiring companies like OpenAI and Google to undergo third-party verification of their safety standards. Governor JB Pritzker intends to sign the legislation, which is considered the strongest of its kind in the United States.

Illinois lawmakers have passed a landmark AI safety bill, requiring companies like OpenAI and Google to undergo third-party safety standard verification. Governor JB Pritzker intends to sign the legislation.

Illinois lawmakers have passed a landmark AI safety bill, requiring companies like OpenAI and Google to undergo third-party verification of their safety standards. Governor JB Pritzker intends to sign the legislation, which is considered the strongest of its kind in the United States.

Illinois passes landmark AI safety bill requiring companies like OpenAI and Google to undergo third-party safety audits, with Governor JB Pritzker set to sign it.

The NY-12 Democratic primary saw over $24m spent, largely by pro- and anti-AI groups, turning the race into a battleground for tech influence. Alex Bores, a candidate who sponsored an AI safety bill, was a lightning rod for tech spending, ultimately losing to Michael Lasher.

Illinois lawmakers have passed a new AI safety bill, considered the strongest in the US. It mandates that companies like OpenAI and Google undergo third-party checks to ensure adherence to safety standards. Governor JB Pritzker has announced his intention to sign the legislation.

Illinois lawmakers have passed a landmark AI safety bill, requiring companies like OpenAI and Google to undergo third-party safety standard verification. Governor JB Pritzker is set to sign the legislation, hailed as the strongest in the US.

Illinois lawmakers have passed a significant AI safety bill requiring companies like OpenAI and Google to undergo third-party verification of their safety standards. Governor JB Pritzker has announced his intention to sign the legislation.

Illinois passes the strongest AI safety bill in the US, mandating third-party safety audits for AI companies like OpenAI and Google, with Governor Pritzker set to sign.

Illinois lawmakers have passed a groundbreaking AI safety bill, mandating third-party verification of safety standards for companies like OpenAI and Google. Governor JB Pritzker intends to sign the legislation, which is considered the strongest of its kind in the United States.

Meta is testing military-grade face recognition, AI safety talks stall, a secret society's members are leaked, and UK asylum-seekers face flawed facial scans. Meanwhile, San Francisco bars scan patrons, France ditches US tech for its own AI, and MSG data is allegedly breached.
Google DeepMind is adopting a cybersecurity approach to AI safety, viewing advanced AI agents as potential insider threats. They've published an "AI Control Roadmap" with a tiered defense system, including automated kill switches and using AI to monitor other AI, to manage risks like data misuse and sabotage.

Anthropic executives will meet with the US Department of Commerce on Monday in Washington DC to discuss AI safety concerns, specifically regarding a potential "jailbreak" vulnerability in their AI tool, Fable 5/Mythos 5. This follows a US government prohibition on foreign access to the technology.

A former xAI engineer, Devin Kim, has sued xAI and SpaceX in California, alleging wrongful termination for raising AI safety concerns about the Grok chatbot. The suit claims his supervisor, Jimmy Ba, ignored Elon Musk's directives and retaliated against Kim.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urged governments to implement binding safety requirements for powerful AI models, comparing regulation to the FAA's oversight of airplanes. He advocates for mandatory third-party testing, government authority to block unsafe AI deployments, and securing model weights. The call comes amid Anthropic's expansion of its AI models and preparation for an IPO, while facing criticism from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman regarding "fear-based marketing."

Um ex-engenheiro da xAI, empresa de IA de Elon Musk, alega ter sido demitido ilegalmente por levantar preocupações sobre os riscos da inteligência artificial e a segurança do chatbot Grok. A ação judicial foi protocolada na Califórnia.

Donald Trump signed an executive order expanding voluntary AI safety testing, but critics argue it's performative, offering few concrete changes and relying on company goodwill. The order establishes a 30-day window for government testing, faces challenges with talent recruitment and funding, and its effectiveness is questioned by experts.