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Assessing AI threats in Illinois: The Rundown

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Governor JB Pritzker is forming an Illinois Artificial Intelligence Cabinet to evaluate potential threats from the technology. This panel of experts will advise state officials as industry leaders raise concerns about self-improving AI. The initiative aims to address risks associated with the burgeoning field.

Good afternoon! It’s Wednesday, and I’m still tearing up at the courtroom scene with Wile E. Coyote and The Roadrunner toward the end of “Coyote vs. Acme.” Here’s what you need to know today.1. Gov. Pritzker is assembling an Illinois Artificial Intelligence Cabinet to assess AI threatsGov. JB Pritzker’s panel of experts will advise state officials on the potential threats of artificial intelligence, as a growing number of industry leaders warn the burgeoning, self-improving technology could…

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