Rep. Laurel Lee appointed to U.S. House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence

Gary White, Lakeland Ledger
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U.S. Rep. Laurel Lee, a Tampa Republican whose district includes western Polk County, has been appointed to the U.S. House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence.
U.S. Rep. Laurel Lee, a Tampa Republican whose district includes western Polk County, has been appointed to the U.S. House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence.
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Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Tampa, has been appointed to the newly created U.S. House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence.

The 24-member, bipartisan panel is led by Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, and Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California. The task force is expected to develop policy proposals regarding artificial intelligence. The panel will study potential guardrails to protect against potential threats caused by the technology, including deepfakes, the spread of misinformation and job replacement.

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Lee's district covers western Polk County, including part of Lakeland. Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Lakeland, was also appointed by House Speaker Mike Johnson.

“Artificial intelligence is a cornerstone of innovation, allowing us to advance far beyond any limits of human capability,” Lee said in a news release. “Because of quick advancements in AI, it is important for Congress to remain diligent and plan for complexities to keep a competitive edge. … I look forward to working with my colleagues in a bipartisan way to promote policies, standards, and resources that will benefit and protect Americans while continuing to support innovation in AI.”

This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Rep. Laurel Lee appointed to U.S. House's new AI task force