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

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker shared his views on AI, technology, and privacy, discussing how these issues are driving an unexpected political realignment ahead of the midterms.

Key points

•Illinois Governor JB Pritzker discussed his views on AI, technology, and privacy.
•The discussion highlighted a theory that these issues are driving an unexpected political realignment.
•The conversation took place in the context of the upcoming midterm elections.

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