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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker gave an interview discussing artificial intelligence, technology, and privacy. According to a report by The Verge AI on October 19, 2026, Pritzker said on the Decoder podcast that AI could both help humans live to 100 and pose a threat like nuclear weapons. He also believes that data centers, privacy, and antitrust issues are sparking bipartisan backlash, and that the government should be more proactive in protecting the public rather than just working with companies. There are currently no follow-up developments.
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on AI: It could help people live to 100, or threaten humanity like nuclear weapons
In an appearance on the Decoder podcast, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said AI could both help humans live to 100 and pose a threat like nuclear weapons. He believes data centers, privacy, and antitrust are sparking bipartisan backlash, and that the government should do more to protect the public rather than just working with companies.