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JB Pritzker thinks AI could help us live to 100 — or threaten us like nukes
The Verge AIMonday, October 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Today, I’m talking with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who has a lot of thoughts about AI, tech, and privacy.
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- Impact
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- Ai
- Market relevance
- Moderate
- Why it matters
- AI developments move capital, regulation, and competitive advantage across the tech stack. Today, I’m talking with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who has a lot of thoughts about AI, tech, and privacy. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Pritzker.
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What happened
Today, I’m talking with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who has a lot of thoughts about AI, tech, and privacy.
Why it matters
AI developments move capital, regulation, and competitive advantage across the tech stack.
Background
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Timeline
The Verge AI published: JB Pritzker thinks AI could help us live to 100 — or threaten us like nukes
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Pritzker.
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