Artificial intelligence is transformative technology with applications in many areas of our workforce, economy, public service, and society. However, the unfettered development of AI and digital technology in the workplace has the ability to displace or de-skill jobs, affect physical health and safety, and impinge on workers' basic rights and freedoms.

Advancements in artificial intelligence must not come at the cost of humanity. We must ensure fairness, protect human rights, and maintain societal well-being. The United States government must regulate artificial intelligence to mitigate significant risks to public safety and economic security, including bias, privacy infringement, misuse of misinformation, and potential harm to safety and security, while also fostering public trust and supporting responsible innovation.

I support legislation that bans AI systems that undercut US labor and health and safety standards. Additionally, I oppose federal preemption laws blocking states' and cities' authority to safeguard their communities against harmful AI applications. We must establish strong guardrails to protect data privacy of workers and safeguard against the harms of AI, including workplace surveillance and algorithmic management.

Furthermore, I support legislation requiring employers to give notice to workers displaced by AI and provide funding for income supports and retraining programs for affected workers. I will also introduce or back legislation that increases federal investments in workforce development programs, centering unions, and guaranteeing workers can access the training, wraparound support, and career pathways needed for success, including partnerships between labor.

We must also pass copyright and intellectual property protections to safeguard the livelihoods of union professionals who rely more than ever on effective intellectual property rights to earn compensation and benefits. It's incredibly important to ensure future career opportunities in today's digital era.

I will also introduce legislation to explicitly ban dangerous experimentation and harmful AI applications in high-risk fields, such as healthcare and transportation.