The Artificial Intelligence Safety Act limits liability for AI developers if they publish safety and security protocols, transparency reports, do not cause harm intentionally or recklessly, or comply with EU standards or enter into a federal agreement that satisfies specified requirements.
If you develop frontier AI models, publish safety protocols to avoid liability for unintentional harms.
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What This Means
The Artificial Intelligence Safety Act in Illinois offers liability protection for developers of frontier AI models, contingent on publishing safety and security protocols, transparency reports, avoiding intentional or reckless harm, or complying with EU standards or entering into a federal agreement that satisfies specified requirements.
Key Provisions
- Developers are not liable for harms if they publish safety and security protocols and transparency reports and did not intentionally or recklessly cause the harms.
- Developers can comply by following EU safety standards or entering into a federal agreement that satisfies specified requirements.
- The Act will no longer apply if federal laws create overlapping requirements.
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| William Cunningham D | Sponsor | SD-018 |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Developers of frontier AI models
Penalty: Liability for critical harms may apply
Who: Developers of frontier AI models
Penalty: Liability for critical harms may apply
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