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February 20, 2024
Leaders of the U.S.
Issues:Technology
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Rep. Obernolte AI article from Fox News
January 1, 2024

The vice chair of Congress’ artificial intelligence caucus says privacy regulations need to be a top short-term priority for Congress as Washington looks to get to grips with the rapidly emerging technology – which he says poses risks, but could be a catalyst for the next expansion of t

Issues:Technology
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Reps. Obernolte and CMR AI op ed
November 6, 2023

Artificial intelligence is here to stay. This technology is both exciting and disruptive, offering advancements that could empower people, expand worker productivity, and grow the US economy. We need to ensure America leads in developing standards and deploying this emerging technology. A critical first step toward achieving AI leadership is passing a national data privacy standard.

Issues:Technology
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Rep. Obernolte on ICE Adelanto
October 4, 2023

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in California is currently holding only a handful of migrants, although it was designed for nearly 2,000 inmates, according to a GOP lawmaker who is calling on the agency to do more to fill it despite a COVID-era court order that is still

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Rep. Obernolte on AI at Politico
September 27, 2023

A day after the government launched its historic lawsuit against Amazon — and the same afternoon that Meta launched an army of new chatbots — experts and leaders at POLITICO’s 2023 AI & Tech Summit offered a sweeping inside look at why AI regulation is starting to feel urgent, but al

Issues:Technology
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Ripon Advance - Loma Linda
August 28, 2023

U.S. Reps. Mike Bost (R-IL) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA) continue their efforts to hold the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Loma Linda Healthcare System in California accountable for the inadequate discipline of VA managers at the facility.

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23-10-23 - JO The Hill Op ed
July 18, 2023

Our world is standing on the precipice of our next technological revolution backed by the power of quantum computing. Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and other critical technologies are experiencing breakthroughs powered by advancing computing power that isn’t only faster than before, but also changes the way computers think.

Issues:Technology
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Politico Cover
June 22, 2023

Last November, when the artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT launched, an old science fiction question suddenly became very real: How long until the machines are smarter than the humans?
 

Issues:Technology
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The San Bernardino Sun Cover
June 8, 2023

The words “we have a deal” echoed through the halls of Congress after 97 days of waiting for the White House to engage in negotiations, several weeks of intense talks, and decades of out-of-control government spending that had been left completely unchecked.

Issues:Budget
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The San Bernardino Sun Cover
May 23, 2023

Here’s an easy prediction about how artificial intelligence will impact Southern California over the next 25 years: It won’t look anything like Skynet.

Issues:Technology