AI is already changing our lives and our economy, and like anything else, it can be used for good or for bad. I believe technological progress should improve the lives of the American people, not leave families paying higher electric bills, communities carrying the cost of new infrastructure, and a handful of massive corporations collecting most of the benefits.

In many cases, massive data centers are being pushed into communities without residents having much say in the process. These projects can have a real impact on the environment, water and electricity usage, local infrastructure, and potentially utility costs.

I believe communities deserve to know the facts before these projects are approved. Residents should understand how much water and electricity will be required, what infrastructure will need to be built, who will pay for it, who will benefit, and what the long-term impact will be on their community.

The people who live there deserve a real voice in deciding what happens in their own backyard.

Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than our laws and regulations have been able to keep up. I understand the importance of ensuring America remains a world leader, especially as we compete with countries like China.

But winning the AI race cannot mean abandoning our principles. We still have a responsibility to protect Americans’ privacy, property, jobs, safety, and communities as this technology develops. The goal should be smart, reasonable guardrails that protect the American people as this technology progresses.

The truth is, no one really knows exactly where this technology is going. Some believe AI will bring incredible prosperity and improve our lives. Others believe it could eliminate millions of jobs and fundamentally change our society for the worse. I understand the concern. And it may be that AI brings tremendous prosperity for some while creating real loss for others. We should not accept a future where technological progress enriches a few while leaving millions of Americans behind.

I am not interested in being blindly for AI or blindly against it. My responsibility as your representative would be to put the American people first.

I want America to lead the world in technology and innovation, but that cannot mean giving massive technology companies free rein to do whatever they want. If AI threatens American jobs, our privacy, our security, or the well-being of our communities, then government has a responsibility to act.

The companies developing this technology have a responsibility to their businesses and shareholders. Your representative has a responsibility to you. I will never confuse the two.