Shannon Bird

AI Regulation Philosophy

A candidate's general stance on regulating AI systems.

Shannon Bird (D), who ran unsuccessfully in the 2026 CO-08 Democratic primary, stated in a May 2026 Colorado Sun interview: 'AI has the potential to be an incredible force for human advancement. It can help us fight disease and create important efficiencies, but we must make sure that it's not allowed to hurt kids, violate our privacy, or jeopardize our jobs. America needs to be the leader in this innovation.' This reflects a mixed stance: supportive of targeted regulation in specific harms while broadly pro-innovation.

Children's Online Safety

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

Bird stated in her May 2026 Colorado Sun interview that AI 'must not be allowed to hurt kids,' signaling support for child safety protections in AI policy. No specific bill cosponsorship or vote record found given her state legislative (not congressional) background.

Source: Statement · coloradosun.com

Jobs and Workforce Disruption

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

Bird stated AI must not be allowed to 'jeopardize our jobs' in her May 2026 interview, indicating concern about AI-driven labor displacement. No specific workforce retraining or labor protection legislation attributed to her was found.