artificial intelligence

Senate Bill 315, also known as the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, increases transparency and accountability requirements for the largest artificial intelligence models — those that generate more than $500 million in annual revenue and are trained using massive computing power. #capitolnewsillinois #ai #bill

Illinois lawmakers passed legislation during the pandemic that allowed restaurants and bars to sell cocktails and mixed drinks for pickup or delivery as businesses were closed to in-person customers. That will be allowed to continue permanently under the new law. #capitolnewsillinois #cocktails #law

“Affordability has been a primary focus for me, and it’s reflected in the legislation we’ve prioritized.” #legislation #affordability #budget

The vast majority of that litigation — which has paid out millions of dollars to Illinoisans mostly via class-action settlements — has been over employee fingerprints collected by timeclock technology, though Facebook’s $650 million settlement in 2020 was with users over facial recognition. #ai #journalists #capitolnewsillinois

We are in another one of those moments, and America’s fiercest competitor, China, is in a sprint for global innovation leadership. #oped #datapauce

State leaders described the investment as a significant step in positioning Illinois as a national leader in emerging technologies, while also expanding economic opportunities in historically underserved communities. #jobs #ibm #southside

Lawmakers say the system is under strain as data center growth accelerates faster than new power generation can come online, raising both reliability concerns and electricity prices. #lawmakers #data #costs

Building AI literacy ensures that employees across departments can identify opportunities to use AI responsibly and creatively, keeping regional firms agile and competitive. #oped #employers #ai

The partnership is designed to make higher education more accessible and affordable while creating a seamless transition from a two-year to a four-year degree. #partnership #college

We must advocate for common-sense AI regulation that safeguards our citizens without placing undue burdens on pharmaceutical companies and healthcare innovators. #AI #healthcare