
Technology has always moved faster than government regulation, and in many cases that’s a good thing. Innovation thrives when government stays out of the way and allows new ideas to develop. But when a technology becomes powerful enough to reshape the economy, influence information, and affect people’s daily lives, we have a responsibility to ensure it serves the public good. The promise of AI is immense, we are already seeing breakthroughs that can improve healthcare, productivity, and scientific discovery. At the same time, we are also beginning to see risks such as misinformation, job disruption, and the concentration of power in the hands of a few large companies. The goal should not be to slow innovation, but to set thoughtful guardrails that protect the public, encourage competition, and ensure that the benefits of artificial intelligence are shared broadly rather than controlled by a select few.