AI Leader Obernolte to Steer Policy Push in Incoming Congress

Jan. 2, 2025, 10:00 AM UTC

Rep. Jay Obernolte catapulted into the spotlight last year as the chief artificial intelligence maven on Capitol Hill—a crucial role that will shape how the incoming GOP-led Congress addresses the emerging technology.

As chair of a bipartisan House AI task force, Obernolte helped craft a comprehensive roadmap for how Congress can respond to the tech that’s triggered fear and excitement globally. The California Republican is a rare breed of lawmaker: AI is both a subject of fascination and expertise, fostered by his higher education and decades spent running a technology company.

“My first love was always programming artificial intelligence systems,” ...

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