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Illinois becomes first state to require third-party audit of AI models – The Hill

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July 7, 2026

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The bill mirrors similar legislation in California and New York but goes a step further by mandating frontier labs with more than 500 million in revenue to submit third-party audits of their safety plans every year. The third-party evaluations are intended to secure oversight of these AI firms “by qualified experts without financial conflicts of interest,” Gov. JB Pritzker said.

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ArcaMax

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· Jul 6, 2026

Gov. Pritzker signs first-in-nation Illinois law requiring third-party safety audits for AI giants

CHICAGO — Illinois will be the first state to require independent audits of large artificial intelligence developers’ safety practices under a new law Gov. JB Pritzker signed Monday. The measure was part of a broader package of bills the ...

The Hill

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· Jul 6, 2026

Illinois becomes first state to require third-party audit of AI models

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Monday signed a bill making the state the country's first to mandate that the largest artificial intelligence labs obtain third-party audits of their safety plans. Pritzker signed the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, or S.B. 315, in a ceremony Monday, stating people want protection from the risks of AI....

Gizmodo

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· Jun 26, 2026

The Government Boot Is Coming Down on AI

The Trump administration suddenly has its eye on the AI industry, and Anthropic isn't the only target.

ASCD SmartBrief

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· Jul 9, 2026

4 states mandate AI policies, emphasize safety, ethics

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Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

Illinois Draws The Line In The Sand: Tech Giants Face Historic Audits Under New Law

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed groundbreaking artificial intelligence safety legislation into law on Monday, positioning the state as the first in the nation to mandate independent, third-party audits of major AI systems. The Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, designated as Senate Bill 315, specifically targets “frontier” AI models. These represent massive, highly advanced platforms capable [] Illinois Draws The Line In The Sand: Tech Giants Face Historic Audits Under New Law

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· Jul 7, 2026

US cyber agency is using Anthropic’s Mythos to audit government code, sources say

The ​U.S. cyber defense agency CISA is using Anthropic’s AI model Mythos to audit government software, ‌three people familiar with the matter said on Monday, another sign of government enthusiasm for adopting the AI startup’s tools even as the company navigates an ongoing standoff with the White House. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is []...Click to read more

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Related coverage for "Illinois becomes first state to require third-party audit of AI models – The Hill": ArcaMax — Gov. Pritzker signs first-in-nation Illinois law requiring third-party safety audits for AI giants. The Hill — Illinois becomes first state to require third-party audit of AI models. Gizmodo — The Government Boot Is Coming Down on AI. ASCD SmartBrief — 4 states mandate AI policies, emphasize safety, ethics. Tampa Free Press — Illinois Draws The Line In The Sand: Tech Giants Face Historic Audits Under New Law. Off The Press — US cyber agency is using Anthropic’s Mythos to audit government code, sources say