Cesar Fernandez on States should retain the right to set s…

Cesar Fernandez

Head of U.S. State and Local Government Relations at Anthropic

As these models grow more powerful, this kind of enforceable accountability matters more than ever. Illinois lawmakers have set a new standard, and we hope other states and the federal government build on their dedication to AI safety.

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Cesar Fernandez, quoted in Jenna Schweikert and UIS Public Affairs Reporting, “Illinois lawmakers pass landmark AI accountability bill,” Capitol News Illinois, May 27, 2026.

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

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AI Verified Quote praises Illinois action and urges other states and federal government to build on it. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago

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AI Verified Recorded for; Supports Illinois leadership and additional state action. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago

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AI Verified Capitol News Illinois attributes this statement to Cesar Fernandez. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago

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