A lot has happened, let me catch you up.

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Friend —

We emailed you recently about the capabilities of artificial intelligence, and the vast potential risks associated with this new technology, especially to campaigns. While this issue is something Congress is increasingly interested in, I believe that the public needs to be aware of this technology as well, hence why I’m writing you today.

Experts are already warning us about the potential uses of AI. Our schools, hospitals, and critical infrastructure are already contending with the threat of human driven cyber attacks, and AI has the potential to make them much more prolific, more targeted, and therefore more effective.

I’m particularly concerned about its ability to generate false images and videos – something that could be deployed to mislead voters in the days leading up to an election, when there would be very little time to set the record straight. Even more alarming is the potential for AI to be used to target individual voters. We’re talking texts and phone calls generated by AI for a specific person, possibly imitating a trusted friend or family member, meant to spread misinformation. People could also use AI to hypertarget attempts to persuade voters to vote for or against a candidate. It could also be used to mislead people en masse on how or where to vote, purposely confusing voters so they don’t vote.

This shouldn’t be a partisan issue – it’s a democracy issue. As a member of Congress, I’m exploring ways we can address the risks associated with AI. But while we continue to learn more about this technology, one of the best things the public can do – to protect themselves and our democratic process – is to learn what AI is capable of and the negative ways it can be used. I plan to keep you updated on major developments and continue to inform you on what to look out for.

In the meantime, this is another proof point of our need for a new generation of leaders. We need folks in public office who understand new threats as they emerge and can be thoughtful about oversight. This is one of the reasons I’m running for U.S. Senate. If you’d like to help out that new generation of leadership, I’d appreciate it if you'd consider chipping in a few bucks below.

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