Brian Schatz: “Thank you, Chairman Wicker, Ranking Member Schatz.”

Every day, we’re seeing new reports of AI models going rogue and hacking systems without our knowledge or oversight. The risks of AI are not theoretical – they are happening in real-time.

Recent reports of security incidents with AI models make transparency and oversight all the more urgent.

We’re all paying the price for our inaction.

Thousands of brave service members from Hawai‘i put their lives on the line to serve our country. This federal funding will help us improve and maintain Veterans Cemetery No. 2 in Hilo so we can continue to honor their legacies.