🎙 How AI Will Shape Public Policy and National Security – A Conversation with Congressman Jake Auchincloss 

Join host Sanjay Puri in this insightful episode of the RegulatingAI Podcast as he sits down with Congressman Jake Auchincloss to discuss the intersection of AI, public policy, and national security. Discover why AI regulation matters and how the US can stay ahead in the global AI race. 

✅ Key topics discussed: 

• Why Congressman Auchincloss used AI-generated speech in Congress 
• How AI regulation should be industry-specific, not one-size-fits-all 
• Why the US should avoid following the EU’s approach to AI regulation 
• How AI will influence healthcare, defence, and financial services 
• The role of the US in leading global AI innovation 

👉 Watch Now: Don’t miss this important discussion on AI policy and leadership! 

Resources Mentioned: 

https://auchincloss.house.gov/  

https://x.com/RepAuchincloss 

⏱️ Timestamps: 

00:00 – Podcast Episode Highlights 

01:30 – Why Use AI in Congress? 

03:10 – Industry-Specific Regulation vs. Comprehensive Laws 

06:00 – Critique of the EU AI Act 

08:30 – Outcomes-Based Regulation Explained 

12:00 – Gaps in Current U.S. Law 

14:40 – Democratizing Access to AI 

17:00 – Reforming Section 230 

20:30 – Deepfake Legislation: The Intimate Privacy Protection Act 

23:00 – The Three Pillars of AI Innovation 

26:30 – The Rise of ‘Acquihires’ & Antitrust Loopholes 

30:00 – National Security & the China Challenge 

33:45 – AI & Energy: The Nuclear Opportunity 

36:30 – AI + Robotics = Future Defense 

40:00 – Export Controls Aren’t Enough 

43:00 – Rebuilding Global Trade Leadership 

46:00 – AI Policy in the Next Congress 

48:20 – The Deepfake Bill & Bipartisan Momentum 

50:30 – Keeping Up with AI’s Pace 

53:00 – Open Source vs. Proprietary AI 

54:00 – Final Advice: Support Local News