Sherrod Brown

Export Control and Compute Governance

Government control or restriction of advanced AI capabilities through trade, export, or compute access.

Co-sponsored CHIPS Act and Building Chips in America Act; supports CHIPS funding restrictions on China-based fab expansion. Has framed semiconductor policy as essential to U.S. supply-chain security and competition with China.

AI Regulation Philosophy

A candidate's general stance on regulating AI systems.

As Banking Committee chair, called for "rigorous testing and evaluation of AI models and programs before they are used in the real world." Sponsored DATA Act (2020) to impose restrictions on AI/ML algorithms. Generally favors guardrails on AI, particularly in finance and consumer-facing applications.

Children's Online Safety

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

Cosponsored the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), citing harms from social-media algorithms and online content to minors. Supports parental controls and platform accountability for content harming children.

Jobs and Workforce Disruption

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

Introduced the Workers' Right to Training Act, which would require 180-day notice when AI/automation changes jobs and 270-day notice for elimination, mandatory employer-paid training, and severance. Founded "Dignity of Work Institute" think tank in 2025 focused on workers in the automation era.

Deepfakes and AI Fraud

Views on AI-generated misinformation, scam prevention, fraud targeting vulnerable populations, and synthetic media disclosure requirements.

As Banking Committee chair, raised alarms about the rise of AI-generated deepfakes used to fool voice authentication and defraud consumers, and pressed banks/CFPB on mitigation. No floor vote (left Senate Jan 2025 before TAKE IT DOWN Act and DEFIANCE Act passages).