JB Pritzker discusses AI's potential and risks
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker expressed his views on the dual nature of AI, suggesting it could either enhance longevity or pose existential threats similar to nuclear weapons. He emphasized the need for government intervention to protect citizens from the rapid advancements in technology and the associated risks to privacy and data security.
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New corroborating source added: The Verge published an update on 2026-10-19 ("JB Pritzker thinks AI could help us live to 100 — or threaten us like nukes").
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