“Illinois Sets Tone for AI Risk Framework Focused on Developers” 

Jennifer Dickey was quoted in Bloomberg Law’s article “Illinois Sets Tone for AI Risk Framework Focused on Developers.” The article examines Illinois’ new AI risk framework, which would impose safety, transparency, and cybersecurity requirements on developers of advanced AI systems. Unlike similar laws in California and New York, the Illinois legislation restores mandatory third-party audit requirements, aiming to establish stronger oversight while balancing innovation with accountability.

Dickey explains that while the law clearly outlines compliance obligations, the market for independent AI audits and technical standards is still developing, making implementation challenging. She also notes that although the law primarily targets developers of advanced AI systems, companies should continue conducting due diligence on AI vendors, emphasizing that the legislation’s greatest impact may be deterring harmful conduct before it occurs rather than providing remedies after the fact.