Bloomberg Talks Sen. Amy Klobuchar Talks Trump Transition, AI
Dec 17, 2024
Amy Klobuchar, a Democratic Senator from Minnesota renowned for her advocacy in antitrust and tech regulation, shares insights on her meetings with the Trump transition team. She discusses the imperative need for regulating artificial intelligence to safeguard individual rights, particularly against the misuse of personal images. Klobuchar emphasizes the importance of robust conflict of interest rules for officials and advocates for transparent governance to ensure fair competition and protect consumers in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
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Bipartisan Antitrust Enforcement
- Bipartisan agreement exists on antitrust enforcement, as demonstrated by cases started under both Trump and Biden administrations.
- This bipartisan approach is driven by a shared belief in the importance of competition and addressing issues like consolidation, lack of innovation, and high prices.
Competition, Not Punishment
- Antitrust enforcement is about promoting competition, not penalizing large companies.
- Decades of lax enforcement have led to increased consolidation, hindering innovation and raising prices.
Bipartisan Tech Collaboration
- Senator Klobuchar highlights her bipartisan work with Senator Lee on antitrust hearings and Senator Grassley on an antitrust bill.
- She also mentions collaborating with Senator Cruz on the Take It Down Act, aimed at removing online pornography.