OpenAI backs Illinois bill limiting AI liability

OpenAI's support for SB 3444 is a strategic move to preemptively cap legal risk as LLMs scale into "frontier model" territory. The bill effectively creates a liability shield for major labs by applying to models with training costs over $100M, though critics argue the high thresholds for damage could leave victims of smaller disasters without recourse. This backing signals a successful lobbying effort in a state known for strict tech regulations like BIPA, as OpenAI seeks to shape a national regulatory floor favoring innovation.