About this episode

The episode discusses the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus's legislative efforts to regulate AI and protect consumers.

What happens when technology evolves faster than the rules to govern it? In this episode, members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus introduce a wide-ranging package of legislation targeting AI and issues affecting daily life. From chat bot transparency and ticket buying bots to housing algorithms, student and consumer privacy, and mental health safeguards, Illinois is looking to balance innovation with consumer protection in the AI age.

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