Artificial intelligence

“Establish clear rules that protect rights and safety without hampering innovation or driving talent overseas”

“Responsible Artificial Intelligence Policy: Artificial Intelligence continues to upend our economy, our education system, and our world. If responsibly developed, AI has enormous potential to promote the common good and usher in a new era of American technological leadership. At the same time, it presents severe challenges on many fronts, from job loss to wealth concentration to disinformation to energy and water use to national security. Congress must develop a policy framework that promotes and champions America’s AI leadership and encourages responsible AI development to create good-paying jobs, protect the environment, keep kids safe, and ensure that AI promotes prosperity for the working class, not just the wealthy few.”

“I'll also prioritize policies that keep people at the center of this technology: funding for workers navigating an AI-driven job market, oversight to catch and correct bias in AI systems, and firm limits on how AI is deployed in sensitive areas like healthcare and social media, particularly involving kids.”

“We should do everything we can to get the benefits of AI – from new and faster cures for disease to less time wasted – without massive lay-offs, letting ourselves be helpless in the face of algorithms that addict our kids to AI-created content that makes it hard to know truth from lies, or a data center buildout that drives up electricity costs for families. We need guardrails. And we need to protect workers.”

“Congress should act quickly to establish a federal framework for AI that includes clear standards for transparency and testing. That will require increased investment in the Center for AI Standards and Innovation to ensure that the federal government has the capacity to test & evaluate models for safety and alignment.”

“Congress should also take action to maintain our international lead in AI development, because winning the AI race doesn't mean running it without rules, it means being the country that writes them.”

“Left unregulated and unchecked, corporations will continue to exploit our weak regulations at the expense of safety, security, and American jobs. We need leaders in Congress willing to put guardrails on this technology.”

“She will be a leader in Congress in advancing safety standards and preparing the workforce for its disruption to our economy.”

“I also support commonsense AI safeguards to protect children interacting with chat bots and make sure the newest models don’t pose major risks to our cybersecurity.”

“The advent of powerful artificial intelligence models is perhaps the most pressing issue facing our country. These technologies have the potential to concentrate an incredible amount of power in the hands of a few unelected executives, and Congress needs to act with urgency to pass commonsense oversight and regulation of AI companies to ensure our privacy, our children, and the future of our economy are protected as the technology develops.”

“Rein in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Companies. This technology has the potential to pose an existential risk to our economy and to humanity itself. This is one of the most pressing issues that our country needs to face, and we need to create federal oversight and regulation of this industry now!”

“Strict Federal Oversight of technologies with the potential to pose an existential risk to our economy and to humanity.”

“This includes setting clear guidelines, standards, and rules of the road for the use of AI and emerging digital assets that establish long-term certainty and allow critical industries to grow, while also putting in place effective and fair oversight and protections for Colorado consumers and workers.”

“Artificial Intelligence has already begun to revolutionize every aspect of our lives, just like electricity did a century ago. We can't afford to let the development of this technology continue without the input of everyday Americans. AI already touches healthcare, education, jobs, and even justice. If we democratize it and ensure its development is transparent, equitable, and publicly accountable, we can unlock its potential to solve massive problems. That means open access research, worker protections against automation, and strong oversight to prevent discrimination, exploitation, and surveillance. AI is built on generations of human knowledge and creativity. It’s only right that it should be developed to serve the public good.”

“Holding Big Tech Corporations Accountable and Putting Safeguards on AI”

“Micah Lasher knows we can’t leave it up to Big Tech to regulate itself — Congress must put the right guardrails in place to protect our future.”

“Congress can act now to stop the worst dangers of unregulated AI from becoming a reality by legislating with safety and responsibility at the top of mind.”

“Micah is the only candidate for Congress who has consistently supported legislation to regulate AI — not just on the issue of catastrophic risk, but also on the use of AI in hiring decisions, in lending decisions, in state government, and in the classroom.”

“Responsible Artificial Intelligence Policy: Artificial Intelligence continues to upend our economy, our education system, and our world. If responsibly developed, AI has enormous potential to promote the common good and usher in a new era of American technological leadership. At the same time, it presents severe challenges on many fronts, from job loss to wealth concentration to disinformation to energy and water use to national security. Congress must develop a policy framework that promotes and champions America’s AI leadership and encourages responsible AI development to create good-paying jobs, protect the environment, keep kids safe, and ensure that AI promotes prosperity for the working class, not just the wealthy few.”

“I'll also prioritize policies that keep people at the center of this technology: funding for workers navigating an AI-driven job market, oversight to catch and correct bias in AI systems, and firm limits on how AI is deployed in sensitive areas like healthcare and social media, particularly involving kids.”

“We should do everything we can to get the benefits of AI – from new and faster cures for disease to less time wasted – without massive lay-offs, letting ourselves be helpless in the face of algorithms that addict our kids to AI-created content that makes it hard to know truth from lies, or a data center buildout that drives up electricity costs for families. We need guardrails. And we need to protect workers.”

“Connecticut has recently enacted landmark legislation to protect our kids, workers, and whistleblowers. Congress should build on these policies.”

“I also support commonsense AI safeguards to protect children interacting with chat bots and make sure the newest models don’t pose major risks to our cybersecurity.”

“The advent of powerful artificial intelligence models is perhaps the most pressing issue facing our country. These technologies have the potential to concentrate an incredible amount of power in the hands of a few unelected executives, and Congress needs to act with urgency to pass commonsense oversight and regulation of AI companies to ensure our privacy, our children, and the future of our economy are protected as the technology develops.”

“Technology companies should play an important role in building safeguards, especially for young people. But we cannot rely on them alone. Artificial intelligence is advancing too quickly and shaping too many parts of our economy and society to leave its rules entirely to private companies.”

“We must also advance strict regulation as it pertains to the safety of kids, teens, and vulnerable populations, ensuring chatbots and other AI tools are built with safety top of mind.”

“Regulate AI Safety for All: Congress has been too slow to protect against the potential dangers of new AI technologies. Randy will fight to protect workers, families, and children from its risks.”

“Congress should act quickly to establish a federal framework for AI that includes clear standards for transparency and testing. That will require increased investment in the Center for AI Standards and Innovation to ensure that the federal government has the capacity to test & evaluate models for safety and alignment.”

“This is where we are with frontier AI right now, which is why we need to strengthen our export controls so advanced computer chips don’t fall into the wrong hands. And we need to treat the theft of frontier AI models like a national security threat by requiring labs to strengthen their security to government-grade standards.”

“I also support commonsense AI safeguards to protect children interacting with chat bots and make sure the newest models don’t pose major risks to our cybersecurity.”

“Rein in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Companies. This technology has the potential to pose an existential risk to our economy and to humanity itself. This is one of the most pressing issues that our country needs to face, and we need to create federal oversight and regulation of this industry now!”

“Strict Federal Oversight of technologies with the potential to pose an existential risk to our economy and to humanity.”

“Micah is the only candidate for Congress who has consistently supported legislation to regulate AI — not just on the issue of catastrophic risk, but also on the use of AI in hiring decisions, in lending decisions, in state government, and in the classroom.”

“Hold AI Companies Accountable: Families deserve strong protections, real accountability, and a fair shot. That's why I support policies that ensure AI companies are not above the law. That includes requiring large AI firms to report critical safety incidents in a timely manner, requiring independent safety reviews before major model releases, implementing protections for whistleblowers, holding AI firms that lie to the government about safety practices or infringe on privacy rights accountable, and requiring notice before AI-driven layoffs at large employers.”

“Guard against catastrophic risk from AI.”

“Pass federal AI transparency and safety requirements so the largest AI developers must publish safety frameworks, disclose critical incidents to federal authorities, and be honest about the catastrophic risks their models could pose — including mass casualty events, attacks on critical infrastructure, and the development of biological or chemical weapons.”

“Those transparency requirements must build on California’s SB 53 — a law Scott Wiener passed — to require public disclosure of complete model specs. AI labs should have the ability to redact truly sensitive trade secrets, but federal regulators will have the authority to review any material redacted from the public disclosure of the public model.”

“But transparency is not enough – developers need to be held to minimum safety standards just like we have in every other safety-critical industry, and independent third parties should verify their compliance with those standards. Every major lab has already promised to protect the public from catastrophic risks. It's past time to put those promises into law.”

“Those safety standards should be backed by steep fines for labs that fail to follow safety standards. If labs repeatedly and willfully violate established safety standards, courts should have injunctive authority to stop development until the labs come into compliance.”

“SB 1047 (2024): The Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Systems Act — required developers of the most powerful AI models to conduct pre-deployment safety testing, plan for catastrophic risks including mass casualty events and critical infrastructure attacks, and accept liability for harms caused by their systems. Passed the California legislature 32–1 before being vetoed by Governor Newsom. Sparked the most consequential national conversation about AI governance any state bill has ever generated.”

“SB 53 (2025): The Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act — California's first enacted frontier AI safety law, requiring companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind to publish safety frameworks, report critical incidents to state authorities, and protect employees who raise concerns about catastrophic risks. Also established CalCompute, a public cloud computing cluster within the University of California system. Signed into law by Governor Newsom after Scott fought for it through two full legislative sessions.”

“The advent of powerful artificial intelligence models is perhaps the most pressing issue facing our country. These technologies have the potential to concentrate an incredible amount of power in the hands of a few unelected executives, and Congress needs to act with urgency to pass commonsense oversight and regulation of AI companies to ensure our privacy, our children, and the future of our economy are protected as the technology develops.”

“Artificial Intelligence has already begun to revolutionize every aspect of our lives, just like electricity did a century ago. We can't afford to let the development of this technology continue without the input of everyday Americans. AI already touches healthcare, education, jobs, and even justice. If we democratize it and ensure its development is transparent, equitable, and publicly accountable, we can unlock its potential to solve massive problems. That means open access research, worker protections against automation, and strong oversight to prevent discrimination, exploitation, and surveillance. AI is built on generations of human knowledge and creativity. It’s only right that it should be developed to serve the public good.”

“Regulate AI and surveillance by corporations and government”

“Ultimately, the United States will need a clear national framework for AI governance — one that protects safety, privacy and transparency while still encouraging innovation. A patchwork of state-by-state rules will not be enough for a technology that operates across borders and affects every American community.”

“Hold AI Companies Accountable: Families deserve strong protections, real accountability, and a fair shot. That's why I support policies that ensure AI companies are not above the law. That includes requiring large AI firms to report critical safety incidents in a timely manner, requiring independent safety reviews before major model releases, implementing protections for whistleblowers, holding AI firms that lie to the government about safety practices or infringe on privacy rights accountable, and requiring notice before AI-driven layoffs at large employers.”

“Legislation that requires users to opt-in to generative AI instead of imposing it on users without their consent, and obtain their consent before collecting data to train models or conduct surveillance.”

“Holding Big Tech Corporations Accountable and Putting Safeguards on AI”

“And for the AI images and content these data centers produce? I’ll require companies to build guardrails, and I’ll fight to create public-interest safety oversight agencies for these groups and to establish legal causes of action to hold corporations accountable.”

“Hold AI Companies Accountable: Families deserve strong protections, real accountability, and a fair shot. That's why I support policies that ensure AI companies are not above the law. That includes requiring large AI firms to report critical safety incidents in a timely manner, requiring independent safety reviews before major model releases, implementing protections for whistleblowers, holding AI firms that lie to the government about safety practices or infringe on privacy rights accountable, and requiring notice before AI-driven layoffs at large employers.”

“As your representative in Congress, Claire will fight to hold major technology corporations accountable, protect our workforce from the harms of AI, and ensure that new technologies benefit communities, not just corporate executives.”

“Those safety standards should be backed by steep fines for labs that fail to follow safety standards. If labs repeatedly and willfully violate established safety standards, courts should have injunctive authority to stop development until the labs come into compliance.”

“SB 1047 (2024): The Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Systems Act — required developers of the most powerful AI models to conduct pre-deployment safety testing, plan for catastrophic risks including mass casualty events and critical infrastructure attacks, and accept liability for harms caused by their systems. Passed the California legislature 32–1 before being vetoed by Governor Newsom. Sparked the most consequential national conversation about AI governance any state bill has ever generated.”

“The federal government should never take the power to decide where a data center gets built out of the hands of the residents who have to live near them. I oppose all legislation that hampers local control, like the ten-year ban on state AI regulation Ryan Mackenzie voted for in the One Big Beautiful Bill.”

“Defend state authority to regulate independently of federal overreach, including on AI, and oppose federal preemption of state civil rights and safety law”

“Keep states in the fight. Defend California's authority to regulate AI and oppose federal preemption of state safety and civil rights rules”

“In the absence of a robust federal framework, states should be able to regulate AI based on the needs of their communities.”

“Block Big Tech's preemption gambit.”

“The House passed a ten-year moratorium on state AI regulation — a brazen giveaway to the industry that would strip every level of government of the ability to act while Congress does nothing. Scott will fight that preemption and defend states' right to govern when Washington won't.”

“Congress should act quickly to establish a federal framework for AI that includes clear standards for transparency and testing. That will require increased investment in the Center for AI Standards and Innovation to ensure that the federal government has the capacity to test & evaluate models for safety and alignment.”

“And for the AI images and content these data centers produce? I’ll require companies to build guardrails, and I’ll fight to create public-interest safety oversight agencies for these groups and to establish legal causes of action to hold corporations accountable.”

“Create a federal regulatory body to oversee AI safety and security, overseen by civilian sectors of government.”

“In Congress, he'll fight to restore and expand federal investment in AI safety science, so that the government — not just the companies building these systems — has the independent expertise to evaluate and govern them.”

“Cooperate with partners and experts across the globe to minimize artificial general intelligence- and superintelligence-related risks, including through potential binding international treaties.”

“The US needs to lead the way in creating binding international agreements that establish a global AI safety regime as we do with many other dangerous technologies, such as those used for biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons and energy technology.”

“We can have disagreements with China — and protect American interests — without unnecessarily escalating to the point of conflict. Indeed, the U.S. and China have a solemn responsibility to collaborate on the major challenges confronting our planet, including climate change, AI risk, pandemics, economic stability, and avoiding catastrophic wars.”

“Establish clear rules that protect rights and safety without hampering innovation or driving talent overseas”

“This includes setting clear guidelines, standards, and rules of the road for the use of AI and emerging digital assets that establish long-term certainty and allow critical industries to grow, while also putting in place effective and fair oversight and protections for Colorado consumers and workers.”

“Ultimately, the United States will need a clear national framework for AI governance — one that protects safety, privacy and transparency while still encouraging innovation. A patchwork of state-by-state rules will not be enough for a technology that operates across borders and affects every American community.”

“Connecticut has recently enacted landmark legislation to protect our kids, workers, and whistleblowers. Congress should build on these policies.”

“Hold AI Companies Accountable: Families deserve strong protections, real accountability, and a fair shot. That's why I support policies that ensure AI companies are not above the law. That includes requiring large AI firms to report critical safety incidents in a timely manner, requiring independent safety reviews before major model releases, implementing protections for whistleblowers, holding AI firms that lie to the government about safety practices or infringe on privacy rights accountable, and requiring notice before AI-driven layoffs at large employers.”

“Protect AI whistleblowers — the engineers and researchers inside these companies who see real risks firsthand — by creating federal protections so they can report safety concerns without fear of retaliation or career destruction.”

“SB 53 (2025): The Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act — California's first enacted frontier AI safety law, requiring companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind to publish safety frameworks, report critical incidents to state authorities, and protect employees who raise concerns about catastrophic risks. Also established CalCompute, a public cloud computing cluster within the University of California system. Signed into law by Governor Newsom after Scott fought for it through two full legislative sessions.”

“I'll also prioritize policies that keep people at the center of this technology: funding for workers navigating an AI-driven job market, oversight to catch and correct bias in AI systems, and firm limits on how AI is deployed in sensitive areas like healthcare and social media, particularly involving kids.”

“Micah is the only candidate for Congress who has consistently supported legislation to regulate AI — not just on the issue of catastrophic risk, but also on the use of AI in hiring decisions, in lending decisions, in state government, and in the classroom.”

“Ultimately, the United States will need a clear national framework for AI governance — one that protects safety, privacy and transparency while still encouraging innovation. A patchwork of state-by-state rules will not be enough for a technology that operates across borders and affects every American community.”

“Protect artists and creators from AI-driven copyright infringement through the TRAIN Act and the NO FAKES Act.”

“This is where we are with frontier AI right now, which is why we need to strengthen our export controls so advanced computer chips don’t fall into the wrong hands. And we need to treat the theft of frontier AI models like a national security threat by requiring labs to strengthen their security to government-grade standards.”