Daniel Didech on AI companies should be liable for harms…

Daniel Didech

Illinois State Representative (Democrat); lead House sponsor of SB 315, the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act

This legislation puts enforceable guardrails in place so Big Tech companies must prioritize safety, be transparent about the risks tied to their systems and take responsibility for preventing serious harm, especially when it comes to protecting children.

AI Verified (Jul 6, 2026)

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Daniel Didech, quoted in the State of Illinois press release “Gov. Pritzker Signs Nation-Leading Artificial Intelligence Safety Law,” July 6, 2026.

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AI companies should be liable for harms caused by their deployed models

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AI Verified The quoted support for enforceable safety guardrails and responsibility for preventing serious harms supports liability for deployed-model harms. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago

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AI Verified The quote supports enforceable AI safety guardrails and responsibility for preventing serious harm. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago

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AI Verified Stored Illinois source passage attributes this exact wording to Daniel Didech. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago

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States should retain the right to set stricter AI safety standards than the federal government

The pace of AI development and the capabilities of frontier models are accelerating, and the General Assembly has an obligation to ensure that Illinois residents are protected from catastrophic outcomes. This legislation puts enforceable guardrails i...

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Grant whistleblower protections to AI safety researchers

Additionally, this bill includes strong whistleblower protections for employees who raise safety concerns and independent third-party audits to verify compliance.

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Mandate third-party audits for major AI systems

This legislation enacts critical protections against the most catastrophic risks that advanced AI systems pose to public safety. Artificial intelligence is among the most significant technological developments of modern time. It has the potential to ...

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