JB Pritzker warns AI could threaten humanity like nukes
illinois governor jb pritzker discusses ai's potential to extend human lifespan to 100 or pose existential threats, highlighting the need for government action.
in an interview with the verge, illinois governor jb pritzker shared his thoughts on ai, tech, and privacy. he believes ai has the potential to significantly extend human lifespan, possibly up to 100 years, but also warned that it could pose existential threats similar to those posed by nuclear weapons. pritzker discussed the need for government action to address collective problems that cannot be solved individually or by one state alone. the governor also touched on other topics such as data centers and privacy.