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JB Pritzker thinks AI could help us live to 100 — or threaten us like nukes

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker discusses AI and privacy during midterm season, arguing that government must actively protect vulnerable citizens rather than merely collaborating with big business. He highlights a generational political realignment, noting that while he and his party are more aggressive on these issues, he acknowledges the shift in attitudes toward protecting taxpayers. He specifically identifies data centers and privacy as key areas of bipartisan backlash, though he does not confirm whether the AI industry requires antitrust exemptions.

Key points

• Governor JB Pritzker argues that government must actively protect vulnerable citizens rather than merely collaborating with big business on issues like AI and privacy.
• Pritzker identifies data centers and privacy as key areas of bipartisan backlash, though he does not confirm whether the AI industry requires antitrust exemptions.

Context

During midterm season, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker discusses AI and privacy, arguing that government must actively protect vulnerable citizens rather than merely collaborating with big business on issues like AI and privacy.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single interview with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. The article does not provide specific dates for the AI industry antitrust discussions, nor does it confirm the exact nature of the generational political realignment beyond the stated generational and attitudinal shifts.

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