AI in Chicago, a Podcast
AI in Chicago, a Podcast
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Welcome to AI in Chicago, the podcast where cutting-edge artificial intelligence meets the heart of the Midwest.
From interviews with AI investors, researchers at top universities, and founders at rising startups to city officials leveraging machine learning to improve public services — AI in Chicago brings you stories, insights, and conversations that bridge the global and the hyperlocal.
This show dives deep into the evolving world of AI through the lens of Chicago’s rich cultural, entrepreneurial, and academic landscape.
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The podcast focuses on a variety of themes including enterprise AI applications, healthcare innovations, and AI governance within organizations. Episodes dive deep into stories such as the establishment of AI strategy centers at major corporations, the challenges of implementing AI in medical devices, and exploring best practices for driving employee engagement in AI tools. Specific episode highlights include discussions on precision medicine in healthcare and strategies for integrating AI into workforce development.
Welcome to AI in Chicago, the podcast where cutting-edge artificial intelligence meets the heart of the Midwest.
From interviews with AI investors, researchers at top universities, and founders at rising startups to city officials leveraging machine learning to improve public services — AI in Chicago brings you stories, insights, and conversations that bridge the global and the hyperlocal.
This show dives deep into the evolving world of AI through the lens of Chicago’s rich cultural, entrepreneurial, and academic landscape.
Illinois just made history. In August 2025, Governor Pritzker signed the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act, and the first law in the nation (possibly the world) to regulate AI in mental healthcare.
In this episode, we sit down with State Representative Bob Morgan, Assistant Majority Leader and Floor Whip' within the IL House Chamber, the architect of the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act to understand how Illinois moved from concept to law in just nine months, what the legislation actually does (and doesn't do), and why this matters far beyond state borders.
Rep. Morgan brings a unique perspective as both a healthcare attorney with decades of experience and a state legislator navigating the complex intersection of innovation, safety, and regulation. From his work implementing the Affordable Care Act to managing Illinois's Ebola response, he's seen firsthand how technology and healthcare policy collide.
In this conversation, you'll learn:
- What prompted the urgent need for AI mental health regulation
- How the law protects patients without stifling healthcare innovation
- Why licensed professionals can still use AI to augment their practice
- The political dynamics of passing first-in-the-nation tech legislation
- What other states are learning from Illinois's model
- Where AI regulation is headed next
Whether you're a healthcare provider, tech builder, policy professional, or simply concerned about AI's role in mental health, this conversation offers rare insight into how thoughtful regulation is actually developed.
Guest: Rep. Bob Morgan, Illinois State Representative (58th District), Partner at Benishlaw, former General Counsel for Illinois Department of Public Health
Host: Khullani Abdullahi, Founder of Techne AI
Listen now to understand the policy framework that may shape AI healthcare regulation across America.
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