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Illinois is OpenAI and Anthropic’s latest battleground as the state tries to assess liability for catastrophes caused by AI

A recent development in Illinois has positioned the state as a key battleground for the liability of artificial intelligence (AI) developers.

Source Fortune AI Summary Updated April 17, 2026
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A recent development in Illinois has positioned the state as a key battleground for the liability of artificial intelligence (AI) developers. The state is grappling with the issue of liability for catastrophes caused by AI, with two prominent AI companies, OpenAI and Anthropic, at the center of the debate. OpenAI is supporting a bill, SB 3444, which would exempt frontier AI developers from liability for certain types of catastrophic events, including those resulting in significant property damage or loss of life.

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