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OpenAI Backs Illinois Bill Protecting AI Labs from Liability

4/10/2026

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OpenAI supports Illinois Senate Bill 3444, shielding AI labs from liability for harms caused by their models.
The bill marks a shift from opposition to OpenAI's support of liability protections.
Frontier models are those trained with over $100 million in computational costs, and developers must publish safety reports.
OpenAI says the legislation would reduce risk and promote national standards.
As AI models grow more powerful, safety and cybersecurity concerns remain pressing.

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OpenAI supports Illinois Senate Bill 3444, shielding AI labs from liability for harms caused by their models.
The bill marks a shift from opposition to OpenAI's support of liability protections.
Frontier models are those trained with over $100 million in computational costs, and developers must publish safety reports.
OpenAI says the legislation would reduce risk and promote national standards.
As AI models grow more powerful, safety and cybersecurity concerns remain pressing.