Well, AI has the potential, in, really, the likelihood of vastly transforming our economy. It's like the telegraph or it's like the internet. It’s going to be transformative. The question is, can we get out in front and establish some standards that are going to protect the public good and protect the benefits and minimize the harms?
Peter Welch
U.S. senator from Vermont
In a January 2025 interview, Peter Welch said AI was likely to transform the economy and that the challenge was to establish standards that protect the public and AI's benefits while minimizing harms.
U.S. Senator from VermontJanuary 6, 2025Vermont Edition
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Last year, you sponsored a number of bills related to AI. Why is this a priority issue for you? Peter Welch: Well, AI has the potential, in, really, the likelihood of vastly transforming our economy. It's like the telegraph or it's like the internet. It’s going to be transformative. The question is, can we get out in front and establish some standards that are going to protect the public good and protect the benefits and minimize the harms? Mikaela Lefrak: So talk to us about the TRAIN bill.
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