Lawmakers, stakeholders are ready for summer of data center negotiations
No plans are set, but everyone’s ready to sit down at the table.
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New state program will expand access by libraries to digital databases for research, education
The program makes digital information available to all Illinoisans.
Gov. JB Pritzker suspends tax breaks for data centers, urges more discussion
Move comes after lawmakers fail to pass sweeping data center reforms during the spring session.
Illinois bill limits how social media companies can target feeds to children
The bill limits autoplay videos, nighttime notifications, location sharing and more.
Illinois lawmakers pass landmark AI accountability bill
Aiming to expand transparency and safety around large artificial intelligence models, the bill passed the House Wednesday and now heads...
Stalled surveillance bill highlights tension between privacy and public safety
Backers are no longer pushing a bill that would have prohibited police from using facial recognition software this session.
Tech giants sued over ‘stealing’ voices of well-known journalists, voice actors to train AI
A group of Chicago journalists, podcasters and voice actors are suing tech giants for “stealing” their voices in order to...
Advocates, accusing governor of ‘lack of engagement,’ urge passage of data center regulations by end of May
Pressure is mounting for lawmakers to pass data center regulations.
Senate Democrats introduce bills to regulate artificial intelligence
Senators said the bill package came out of a lack of federal action and specific constituent issues.
How do data centers benefit the places where they’re built? Local mayors give mixed reviews
From taxes to community investment, data centers have some upsides – though opponents warn of massive water and energy use
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