Illinois AI Regulation Takes Effect Requiring Employer Notification for AI Video Interview Analysis

Summary

Illinois's AI regulation took effect in February 2026, requiring employers to notify candidates when AI analyzes video interviews, obtain consent before AI-based evaluation, and adhere to data retention and destruction requirements. This joins Colorado's SB24-205 (delayed to June 30, 2026, using a risk-based approach for "high-risk" AI systems) and a growing patchwork of state-level AI laws. The broader 2026 regulatory landscape remains fragmented: no comprehensive federal AI law exists, federa