Source: Capitol News Illinois

Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order establishing an artificial intelligence cabinet composed of experts and representatives from multiple state agencies. This unpaid advisory group will develop policy proposals through 2027, tasked with analyzing and assessing the various risks AI poses to the safety of Illinois residents and the critical infrastructure they depend on. The cabinet will also analyze emerging AI incidents and share lessons learned.

The cabinet’s responsibilities include formulating policy recommendations on risk management, assessing feasibility and timing for implementation, and considering regulations that connect data center incentives and operational approval to companies' compliance with safety, accountability, and transparency standards. Additionally, the group will review the strain on the energy grid caused by data centers and evaluate how state procurement and contracting practices can integrate AI safety and accountability measures. It will assess whether existing legal options are adequate to hold AI companies accountable. The summary notes Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 315 (the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act) in July, which introduces transparency measures and annual audit requirements for the largest AI models and will take effect in 2028.