Gov. JB Pritzker assembling Illinois Artificial Intelligence Cabinet to assess AI threatsWith a growing number of experts warning of a potential AI doomsday for humanity, the governor's cabinet will evaluate risks and potential regulations.Chicago Sun-Times14d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeJB Pritzkerillinois ai cabinet formation
License plate reader abuses worry conservatives tooRecent comments by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, both Republicans, reflect a bipartisan backlash against warrantless surveillance.Chicago Sun-Times26d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeRon DeSantisGreg Abbottlicense plate reader controversy
Illinois Democrats weigh pros and cons of using AI - 'We must remain the master of the technology'In Illinois, U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, a former Fermilab physicist, is using AI to help draft legislation. U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says she “involuntarily” uses it in Google searches. Others, like U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez are purposefully steering clear.Chicago Sun-Times3mo agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentBill FosterTammy Duckworthai regulation debate
Sen. Duckworth heads to Japan to boost Illinois quantum, agriculture and housingAs both Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Gov. JB Pritzker continue to steer quantum expansion in the state, Duckworth plans to meet with Toshiba in Tokyo to push for future partnerships in Illinois.Chicago Sun-Times3mo agoWhole story →TechnologyFoodTammy Duckworthillinois quantum trade mission
