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Richard Blumenthal

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Richard Blumenthal is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Connecticut since 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, Blumenthal has focused on issues such as consumer protection, healthcare, and veterans' affairs during his tenure. He previously served as the Attorney General of Connecticut from 1991 to 2011, where he gained recognition for his advocacy on behalf of consumers and his efforts to hold corporations accountable. Blumenthal has been an active voice in the Senate, participating in various committees and addressing key national issues.

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Jun 13, 2023

As one of the authors of the SESTA/FOSTA bill, I happen to be very proud of it.

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Jun 12, 2023

We're still trying to make up for lost time there through the Kids Online Safety Act and other measures.

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Jun 12, 2023

Well, my takeaway from this panel is that we need to clarify Section 230 to say it doesn't apply to AI.

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Jun 12, 2023

We want to encourage innovation and startups in AI the same way that Google and Facebook were able to take on the IBMs of the world.

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Jun 12, 2023

I'm not willing to let the courts legislate. I think we have a responsibility to legislate.

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Jun 12, 2023

As one of the authors of the SESTA/FOSTA bill, I happen to be very proud of it.

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Jun 7, 2023

Thank you. Judge AliKhan, Senator Graham asked you about a particular case, and a position, that your office took in that case.

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Jun 7, 2023

I recently joined a number of colleagues in supporting legislation. I believe it is known colloquially as the Dole Act.

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Jun 7, 2023

But I think all of you would agree that there's a need for thought and consideration here before these models are just thrown into the wild, so to speak.

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Jun 7, 2023

Open source software obviously can be an enormously important resource for innovation and invention, for science, standards, transparency.

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Jun 7, 2023

I think everyone has agreed regulation is necessary, maybe through some kind of Federal agency, call it an administrative agency.

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Jun 7, 2023

It's a point of particular personal pride, and joy, for me, because I have known Judge Oliver for close to 20 years.

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Jun 7, 2023

It's a point of particular personal pride, and joy, for me, because I have known Judge Oliver for close to 20 years.

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Jun 7, 2023

The two of us strongly support Judge Vernon Oliver for this position.

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Jun 7, 2023

Unfortunately, it was blocked from passage. I am hoping that maybe my Republican colleagues this time around will join in supporting it.

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Jun 7, 2023

For me, what keeps me up at night, one of the main reasons to stay awake when thinking about AI is the impact on our economy.

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Jun 7, 2023

I recently joined a number of colleagues in supporting legislation. I believe it is known colloquially as the Dole Act.

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Jun 7, 2023

I think everyone has agreed regulation is necessary, maybe through some kind of Federal agency, call it an administrative agency.

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Jun 7, 2023

I think you would agree with me, that people should feel privileged to serve on juries.

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Jun 7, 2023

I want to talk about one specific area that is important to nursing homes, which is the shortage of nurses.

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Jun 7, 2023

At the same time, even in the near term, that kind of generative AI tool can be dangerously abused.

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Jun 7, 2023

For me, what keeps me up at night, one of the main reasons to stay awake when thinking about AI is the impact on our economy.

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Jun 7, 2023

Senator Hawley and I wrote to Meta earlier this week about an AI model they released to the public in February.

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Jun 7, 2023

At the same time, even in the near term, that kind of generative AI tool can be dangerously abused.

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Jun 7, 2023

I guarantee that in China or in many of the other countries that are potential competitors, there are not groups like this one voluntarily--voluntarily pursuing research, innovation, invention in this area.

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