Virginia Governor Spanberger Calls for Federal Regulation of Artificial Intelligence

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has called on Congress to establish a national legal framework to ensure the safe and responsible development of artificial intelligence.

Call for a National Regulatory Framework

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger voiced concerns regarding issues such as data privacy, cybersecurity, employment, and natural resource consumption, requesting a national framework from congressional leaders.

Virginia Artificial Intelligence Task Force

Governor Spanberger established a dedicated Virginia Artificial Intelligence Task Force to focus on issues of workforce displacement, data privacy, and cybersecurity.

The Governor stated that the governor's office must do everything in its power to ensure the technology is developed safely and responsibly.

Expert Opinions and the Search for Balance

Will Melton, founder of AI Ready RVA, stated that the government has a role to play, but new laws are not the only solution, and policymakers must consider the impacts on competition and innovation.