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August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 by Duane Morris

Illinois Employment Legislation Regulates Employer Use of AI

In the span of 10 days in August 2024, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law a series of significant employment legislation, paving the way for a new employment landscape beginning in 2025 and 2026. The new legislation includes adding new requirements for employers utilizing artificial intelligence in their decision-making processes, and imposing liability under the Illinois Human Rights Act if those AI systems create a discriminatory effect.

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August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 by Duane Morris

Illinois Enacts AI Law Focused on Employment Practices

On August 9, 2024, Illinois enacted its landmark artificial intelligence employment law, HB 3773. This legislation, which amends the Illinois Human Rights Act, endeavors to prevent discriminatory consequences of using AI in employment decision-making processes. This law goes into effect on January 1, 2026. Illinois is one of 34 states that have either enacted or proposed laws regulating the use of artificial intelligence. Read the full Alert on the Duane Morris website.

November 1, 2023 by Duane Morris

Executive Order on Use of AI

On October 30, 2023, President Biden signed an Executive Order (the “EO”) providing guidance for employers on the emerging utilization of artificial intelligence in the workplace. The EO establishes industry standards for AI security, innovation, and safety across significant employment sectors. Spanning over 100 pages, the robust EO endeavors to set parameters for responsible AI use, seeking to harness AI for good while mitigating risks associated with AI usage.

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