D. Adam Smith

AI Regulation Philosophy

A candidate's general stance on regulating AI systems.

Smith is a cosponsor of the CREATE AI Act of 2025, which would establish a national program providing researchers, educators, and students access to AI data

Source: Statement · jayapal.house.gov

Data Centers

Positions on the development, regulation, or public impact of data center infrastructure as it relates to AI, including energy consumption and grid reliability concerns tied to AI workloads.

Smith joined a 20-member congressional letter seeking information from major technology companies about AI data centers’ energy use, effects on electricity rates, environmental impacts, and projected growth.

Source: Statement · politico.com

Jobs and Workforce Disruption

Positions on AI-driven job displacement, reskilling programs, unemployment policy, and tax policy for distributing AI-driven wealth.

He cosponsored the CREATE AI Act he cosponsored is designed to widen AI resources and tools for researchers, educators, and students, which could support workforce preparation and equitable technical capacity.