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Cynthia Lummis

U.S. senator from Wyoming

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“Artificial intelligence is integral for the next century of American prosperity, and we should be leading it, not running from it. That also means being clear-eyed about how terrorist groups are already weaponizing this technology to radicalize and plot against Americans. This bill ensures we understand that threat so we can stay ahead of it without limiting the innovation that keeps America at the forefront of advancement.”

Cynthia Lummis

U.S. senator from Wyoming

In a June 2026 statement on a bill she cosponsored to require annual Homeland Security assessments of terrorist use of AI, Lummis said AI is integral for the next century of American prosperity and that the United States should be clear-eyed about how terrorist groups are already weaponizing it to radicalize and plot against Americans.

U.S. Senator from WyomingPublished June 15, 2026 · date of remarks not establishedPress release from Sen. Rick Scott's office announcing the Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act

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I’m proud to introduce this bill that would keep Americans safe and informed of the threats we all face in an ever-changing world.” Senator Cynthia Lummis said, “Artificial intelligence is integral for the next century of American prosperity, and we should be leading it, not running from it. That also means being clear-eyed about how terrorist groups are already weaponizing this technology to radicalize and plot against Americans. This bill ensures we understand that threat so we can stay ahead of it without limiting the innovation that keeps America at the forefront of advancement.” Rep. Pfluger said “As a combat tested fighter pilot who flew missions in the Middle East, I have seen terrorism up close and how quickly threats can evolve.

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“Artificial intelligence is a transformative technology with incredibly positive potential for our country, but I am gravely concerned Google’s Gemini is being cultivated to tilt the political scales and rewrite history. It is imperative that Gemini, and other powerful systems like it, are developed as tools for human advancement and not for ideological influence and control.”

Cynthia Lummis

U.S. senator from Wyoming

In a June 2024 statement accompanying a letter to Google's chief executive, Lummis said AI is a transformative technology with incredibly positive potential for the country, but that she is gravely concerned Google's Gemini is being cultivated to tilt the political scales and rewrite history.

U.S. Senator from WyomingJune 3, 2024Official Senate office press release

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“Between climate alarmism, wokeism and draconian COVID lockdowns, we have seen coastal elites try and weaponize information and technology to destroy the Wyoming way of life,” said Lummis. “Artificial intelligence is a transformative technology with incredibly positive potential for our country, but I am gravely concerned Google’s Gemini is being cultivated to tilt the political scales and rewrite history. It is imperative that Gemini, and other powerful systems like it, are developed as tools for human advancement and not for ideological influence and control.” “The use of major search engines and AI to manipulate public opinion or spread blatantly inaccurate historical information for political purposes is deeply concerning,” said Lee.

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  • The statement concerns one deployed model and political influence rather than loss of control or existential risk.
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This legislation doesn’t create blanket immunity for AI – in fact, it requires AI developers to publicly disclose model specifications so professionals can make informed decisions about the AI tools they choose to utilize. It also means that licensed professionals are ultimately responsible for the advice and decisions they make. This is smart policy for the digital age that protects innovation, d

Cynthia Lummis

U.S. senator from Wyoming

Cynthia Lummis endorsed the Responsible Innovation and Safe Expertise Act, saying it would require AI developers to disclose model details and keep licensed professionals responsible for their decisions.

U.S. Senator from WyomingDate not establishedLummis Senate office press release

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“Wyoming values both innovation and accountability; the RISE Act creates predictable standards that encourage safer AI development while preserving professional autonomy,” said Lummis. “This legislation doesn’t create blanket immunity for AI – in fact, it requires AI developers to publicly disclose model specifications so professionals can make informed decisions about the AI tools they choose to utilize. It also means that licensed professionals are ultimately responsible for the advice and decisions they make. This is smart policy for the digital age that protects innovation, d emands transparency, and puts professionals and their clients first.” Background: - This is the first targeted liability reform legislation for professional-grade AI.

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  • Lummis's official Senate release directly attributes this RISE Act endorsement to her, eliminating the earlier bill-text attribution gap.
  • Although Lummis said the bill does not create blanket immunity, the release says developers may claim conditional safe-harbor immunity if they publish a model card and key design specifications.

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