AI has become an invaluable partner for me, giving me instant access to a wide array of expert “assistants.” I now have a data analyst, driver with Waymo, brainstorming partner, legislative analyst, medical assistant, start-up advisor, graphics designer, and researcher at my fingertips, ready to help whenever I need specialized skills and knowledge.
A recent social media clash that erupted between Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy and Trump loyalists over high-skilled immigration reform exposed deep ideological rifts within the Republican coalition. But the importance of the debate over immigration policy and the American education system extends far beyond social media — solving these problems is critical to America’s competitiveness. By combining pragmatic immigration reforms, bold educational investments and innovative AI-driven learning, we can forge the “Talent Dominance” agenda we desperately need.
In an analysis of Sal Khan's "Brave New Words" and the evolving landscape of AI in education, I present a case for AI-powered tutoring as a transformative force. Recent advancements in speech, image analysis, and emotional intelligence, combined with promising research studies showing significant learning gains, suggest AI tutoring could help address our urgent educational challenges like pandemic learning loss and chronic absenteeism.
I’m deeply honored to be appointed by Governor Youngkin to serve on Virginia’s inaugural AI Task Force. This distinguished group of leaders from academia, nonprofits, and industry will advise policymakers on harnessing AI to transform government services, streamline regulations, and position Virginia as a leader in responsible AI innovation. As we unlock AI’s potential to improve efficiency and reduce burdens on state agencies, we must also ensure thoughtful safeguards to protect privacy, fairness, and public trust. I
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent veto of California’s Senate Bill (SB) 1047, known as the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act, reignited the debate about how best to regulate the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. Newsom’s veto illustrates a cautious approach to regulating a new technology and could pave the way for more pragmatic AI safety policies.
I am thrilled to share that I have been appointed to the board of the Federation of American Scientists (FAS). It is an incredible honor to have the opportunity to contribute to the vital work of this important organization, particularly during a time when science and technology are progressing at an unprecedented pace.
