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AIHOT · Published October 19, 2026, 22:30

Governor JB Pritzker on AI: It could help us live to 100 or threaten humanity like a nuclear weapon

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Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois discussed AI on the Decoder podcast, noting it could help humans live to 100 or pose a threat akin to nuclear weapons. He also highlighted growing bipartisan backlash over data centers, privacy, and antitrust issues, arguing that the government should actively protect citizens rather than simply partnering with corporations.

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