Ro Khanna

AI Regulation Philosophy

A candidate's general stance on regulating AI systems.

Signed the 2024 SB 1047 veto letter. ublished seven principles for "a democratic AI," beginning with "we must keep humans in the loop." Original cosponsor of the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act of 2026 that would pause AI development until rigorous testing standards are in place.

Source: Statement · wave3.com

Jobs and Workforce Disruption

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

"Real protections against mass job displacement, beginning with the 3.6 million truck drivers who face the loss of their livelihoods as autonomous vehicles hit the road." Drafting tax-code changes to give workers an equity stake in AI-adopting firms; hosted the House's first AI-and-democracy roundtable on worker equity.

Source: Statement · thenation.com

AI Preemption

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

Opposed California's SB 1047, then recanted his opposition "I should have in retrospect supported [it]... The bulk of the California delegation was mistaken in writing a letter opposing that bill"

Source: Statement · wane.com