New AI privacy laws in Illinois could change how chatbots handle your data

New AI privacy laws in Illinois could change how chatbots handle your data If you use ChatGPT, Google Bard, or any AI chatbot, you might have wondered who sees your conversations and how that data is used. Illinois is now moving to answer that question with a package of AI safety and privacy bills that would require companies to be more transparent and to protect users—especially minors. Even if you don’t live in Illinois, these proposals are worth watching. State-level actions often set the stage for broader regulation, and the Illinois bills are among the most comprehensive yet. ...

May 14, 2026 · 4 min · BriefArc Desk