| Dear John,
I hope this message finds you well.
As a fellow advocate for individual liberties, innovation instead of big government intervention, and free-market principles, I want to bring your attention to Joe Biden’s new executive order on artificial intelligence (AI).
You’re probably not surprised to hear Biden wants to curtail this promising new technology. And he’s overstepping his constitutional powers yet again to do that.
My colleague Thomas Kimbrell and I published an op-ed in The Hill that takes Biden to task for his unintelligent approach to artificial intelligence.
(And, in the spirit of innovation, I asked ChatGPT to summarize the op-ed with why an AFP activist like you should care. Here’s the 6 points AI gave in response to that prompt.)
- Executive Overreach and the Defense Production Act: President Biden's recent executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) is exploiting the Defense Production Act, a 1950 war powers law, meant to prevent shortages during times of war and national emergency. This raises serious questions about government overreach and interference in emerging technologies.
- Scope and Impact of Biden's Order: The order imposes onerous regulations on developers of AI technologies, potentially stifling innovation and hindering America's leadership in this critical field. A free-market approach, rather than government interference, is essential for fostering technological advancements.
- Lack of Clarity and Security Concerns: The lack of clarity in the order and concerns about the security of sensitive information are troubling. We should advocate for clear, transparent regulations that protect individual privacy and intellectual property rights, while ensuring security through market-driven solutions.
- Fear-Based Approach to AI: The administration's fear-driven approach to AI is misguided because it claims technology itself causes misinformation. We must champion a more optimistic and market-oriented stance that allows technology to flourish without unnecessary restrictions.
- Misuse of Defense Production Act: President Biden has also misused the Defense Production Act for non-defense purposes, such as addressing a baby formula shortage. This misuse undermines the law's original intent and reinforces the need for a principled defense of limited government powers.
- Pattern of Executive Overreach: The pattern of executive overreach, including attempts struck down by the Supreme Court, underscores the importance of maintaining checks and balances. We must resist the concentration of power in the hands of the executive and uphold the principles of our Constitution.
John, opportunity and innovation are urgent issues that demand our vigilant defense against Biden’s executive overreach.
I encourage you to stay informed, engage in discussions within your community, and hold our government accountable through the democratic process.
Remember, our commitment to principles of opportunity is crucial for ensuring a future where innovation thrives, individual liberties are protected, and government power remains in check.
Thank you,
James James Czerniawski Senior Policy Analyst Americans for Prosperity |
