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7 positions on record
Government control or restriction of advanced AI capabilities through trade, export, or compute access.
Has framed AI competition with China as paramount: "If America wants economic and national security dominance, we must lead in technology and AI to stay ahead of adversaries like China." Co-led DeepSeek ban for U.S. government devices/networks; signed letter to Commerce Secretary urging stronger safeguards against PRC AI access.
A candidate's general stance on regulating AI systems.
Generally supports light-touch, innovation-friendly framing -- WSJ op-ed argued "AI Can Be a Force for Deregulation" and introduced bill using AI to streamline the Code of Federal Regulations. However, also supports targeted federal regulation in specific verticals (CHAT Act for companion chatbots, age verification). Wants Congress to "embrace AI" while pushing carve-outs for kids and consumers.
Positions on AI systems designed for emotional, relational, or social interaction.
Lead sponsor of the CHAT Act (Children Harmed by AI Technology Act, S.2714), which directly targets AI companion chatbots: requires age verification at account creation, parental consent for minors, blocking of sexually explicit interactions with minors, and parent notification on suicidal ideation flags. Cited Character.AI cases where chatbots encouraged self-harm.
Views on protecting minors from harms related to AI or AI-mediated platforms.
Top legislative priority: introduced CHAT Act for AI chatbot age verification, parental consent for minors, suicide-ideation parental notification. Has called for federal protections in interviews with Ohio media.
Positions on AI-driven job displacement, reskilling programs, unemployment policy, and tax policy for distributing AI-driven wealth.
Frames AI primarily as a productivity/competitiveness tool. Lead sponsor of RAISE Act to incorporate AI literacy into K-12 standards so American students "know how to responsibly use these tools to succeed in the classroom and the workforce." Cosponsored CREATE AI Act for research infrastructure and AI for Mainstreet Act for small-business adoption. No public position on automation displacement or worker bargaining.
Views on AI-generated misinformation, scam prevention, fraud targeting vulnerable populations, and synthetic media disclosure requirements.
Has not led major deepfake/AI-fraud legislation but Senate passed nonconsensual deepfake imagery bill in Jan 2026 and TAKE IT DOWN Act earlier; no record of Husted opposing or championing those measures specifically. Generally pro-AI-safety framing for minors suggests likely support but no clear public statement located.
Stance on federal preemption of state AI laws, states' rights to regulate AI, and the patchwork of local vs. national regulatory approaches.
Generally aligned with Trump admin's "national framework" approach (signed onto data-center preemption-adjacent industry pledge, supports federal CHAT Act over state-level patchwork). However, no direct public statement found on the May 2025 OBBBA AI moratorium, and his children-safety bills are federal floors not ceilings. No clear pro/anti-preemption position confirmed.
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
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