Illinois Governor Pritzker Creates Artificial Intelligence Cabinet
A new advisory board has been established in the state of Illinois to examine the potential risks of artificial intelligence and introduce regulations.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order establishing an expert Artificial Intelligence Cabinet to evaluate potential risks of artificial intelligence technologies to security and critical infrastructure, and to develop policy recommendations.
Duties of the Artificial Intelligence Cabinet
The newly established advisory group in the state of Illinois aims to take precautions against security risks while evaluating the potential of artificial intelligence to transform daily life.
Serving on a voluntary basis, this cabinet aims to protect critical infrastructure and citizen safety by formulating various policy proposals by 2027.
Statewide Regulatory Steps
Despite the federal government's cautious approach, Illinois continues to take concrete steps regarding state-focused artificial intelligence regulations.
In addition to examining the load of data centers on the energy grid, the cabinet will also evaluate security and transparency standards.
Legal Regulations and Call to Congress
Illinois lawmakers had previously implemented the Artificial Intelligence Safety Precautions Act, introducing transparency requirements for large models.
Governor Pritzker also called on the federal Congress to promptly establish national standards regarding artificial intelligence safety.