Illinois Governor Pritzker Establishes Artificial Intelligence Cabinet

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has officially established the Illinois Artificial Intelligence Cabinet to assess the risks posed by artificial intelligence technologies, advise the state government, and protect public infrastructure.

Purpose of the Artificial Intelligence Cabinet's Establishment

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed Executive Order 2026-07, providing for the creation of a new cabinet to address security risks associated with artificial intelligence.

This new structure will guide the state government in preparing for artificial intelligence incidents and determine the necessary measures to protect public assets and infrastructure.

Expert Participation and Board Members

The cabinet aims to create a broad-based pool of expertise by bringing together experts from various sectors such as academia, law, ethics, and governance.

Governor Pritzker stated that he will announce the cabinet members to the public in the coming weeks after gathering input from state agency leaders.

Local Step Against Federal Shortcomings

This executive decision was implemented as a proactive measure at the state level in response to the insufficiency of steps taken at the federal level and developments in the sector.

Illinois had previously enacted regulations earlier in the summer establishing a framework for artificial intelligence safety, accountability, and transparency.