"Illinois’ experience as an early adopter of restrictions on the use of biometrics shows how lawmakers struggle to keep abreast of fast-moving technologies. It’s also a glaring example of how a single state can create a legal minefield that discourages innovation while inviting exploitation from attorneys on the hunt for easy money."
A largely unasked question is becoming glaring: Is Illinois doing all it should to use artificial intelligence to make government cost less and work better? So far, the evidence says no.