Jarrett K. Keohokalole

AI Companion Chatbots

Positions on AI systems designed for emotional, relational, or social interaction.

Chaired the Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that passed SB3001 CD1; said "this legislation is about ensuring that as artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into everyday life, basic protections remain in place for the people using these systems—especially our young people”

Children's Online Safety

Views on protecting minors from harms related to AI or AI-mediated platforms.

Chaired the Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that passed SB3001 CD1; said "this legislation is about ensuring that as artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into everyday life, basic protections remain in place for the people using these systems—especially our young people”

AI Preemption

Stance on federal preemption of state AI laws, states' rights to regulate AI, and the patchwork of local vs. national regulatory approaches.

Said "if necessary, we will consider passing a bill in defiance of Trump’s recent executive order limiting the ability of states to regulate AI.”