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As a computer engineer and video game developer with a graduate degree in artificial intelligence, I understand the importance of cultivating innovation in technology. We must strike a balance which protects consumers and their privacy without stifling innovation. Over the next decade, the federal government will be addressing important technological issues such as digital privacy, net neutrality, big-tech censorship, and cybersecurity. These policies have the potential to reshape the world we live in and will determine the course of our nation for the next century. It is critical that we strike a balance on these issues by promoting American leadership and implementing protections for users and their digital privacy without overregulating the technology industry.
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After TikTok’s CEO Shou Zi Chew testified on Capitol Hill and defended the app to lawmakers, Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) joined Meet the Press NOW with his reaction.
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With the rise of artificial intelligence in our daily lives, members of Congress are trying to get ahead of the curve and ensure the technology doesn't get out of control.
And they're taking different approaches to find the best solution.
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As AI continues to grow in popularity, certain U.S. representatives are calling for further legislation around the technology, but knowledge about AI is weak. Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) explains, “You’d be surprised how much time I spend explaining to my colleagues that the chief dangers of AI will not come from evil robots with red lasers coming out of their eyes.”
U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) reintroduced his Protecting Against Compromised IOT Technology Act on Thursday to protect American consumers and businesses from products that could be manipulated or compromised by foreign actors. The bill requires regular oversight of companies that sell “Internet of Things” (IOT) devices such as internet-connected refrigerators, smart thermostats and home security cameras to prevent compromised products from entering American homes.
U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) reintroduced the Protect American Trade Secrets Act on Monday to help companies protect their trade secrets from overseas theft, including at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party. The bill will ensure companies can sue individuals and organizations found to be stealing U.S. trade secrets, including the commission of intellectual property (IP) theft, regardless of where they reside or may have fled to.
The bipartisan Cost-Share Accountability Act introduced by U.S. Congressmen Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Bill Foster (D-IL) passed the U.S. House of Representatives today with unanimous support. The bill would enhance the Department of Energy’s accountability to Congress and the public when awarding grant funding and waiving cost-sharing requirements.
U.S. Representatives Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) have introduced H.R. 498, the 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act. This bill would improve cybersecurity at the national suicide hotline following an outage of the system in December as the result of a cyberattack on system operator Intrado.
U.S. Representatives Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Bill Foster (D-IL) re-introduced their bipartisan Cost-Share Accountability Actto improve the Department of Energy’s accountability to Congress and the public when awarding grants and waiving cost-sharing requirements.
Evan Meyer welcomes U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte on this episode of Meyerside Chats.
U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-Hesperia) joined Congressional Republicans on Friday in celebrating the unveiling of their Commitment to America, the forward-looking policy agenda culminating from the work of Congressional task forces over the past two years. Rep. Obernolte helped to lead the crafting of technology provisions included in the plan as part of the Big Tech Task Force.