Nelson Rosario, founder of Rosario Tech Law and former executive director of the Illinois Blockchain Association, joins the show to discuss the growing fight over AI regulation in Springfield and what’s at stake for Illinois businesses, startups, and consumers. Rosario argues the real question is not whether artificial intelligence should be regulated, but whether lawmakers can do it without crushing innovation and driving tech companies out of the state. He warns overly broad regulations could create massive compliance costs that only Big Tech companies can afford, leaving smaller startups and entrepreneurs behind. The conversation focuses on Illinois’ economic future, how other states are approaching AI policy, and why lawmakers face increasing pressure to balance consumer protections with innovation and job growth.

Nelson Rosario, founder of Rosario Tech Law and former executive director of the Illinois Blockchain Association, joins the show to discuss the growing fight over AI regulation in Springfield and what&rsquo;s at stake for Illinois businesses, startups, and consumers. Rosario argues the real question is not whether artificial intelligence should be regulated, but whether lawmakers can do it without crushing innovation and driving tech companies out of the state. He warns overly broad regulations could create massive compliance costs that only Big Tech companies can afford, leaving smaller startups and entrepreneurs behind. The conversation focuses on Illinois&rsquo; economic future, how other states are approaching AI policy, and why lawmakers face increasing pressure to balance consumer protections with innovation and job growth.

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Ray Stevens brings the RIGHT side of the conversation to mornings on 890 WLS-AM live from 6am-9am. If you missed the show, come here to catch up on the right side of Chicago talk. 

Ray Stevens brings the RIGHT side of the conversation to mornings on 890 WLS-AM live from 6am-9am. If you missed the show, come here to catch up on the right side of Chicago talk.&nbsp;