Michael Chiaradio

I would support transparency rules that require disclosure when AI is used and privacy protections governing how training data is collected and retained, especially when it includes personal information. I also believe in establishing minimum “human-in-the-loop” requirements which mandate that humans retain authority for critical decisions. The most important ingredient is still a highly competent person exercising judgment and expertise.

I’m a strong supporter of clean energy generally, including federal funds for research and development to help renewable technology one day support “base load” power. I also support things that are… not clean, but cleaner than other alternatives. For example, pipeline development can have risks and negative impacts on the environment but it is much safer and more reliable than transmission via truck or rail. Also, things like uranium and LNG can have lower emissions relative to alternatives (from what I understand given my novice understanding of science).

Possibly good impacts and bad, as you know, this could be a whole thing.… In summary: access to improved technical capital could be great. But I’m concerned about the aggregate economic impact if returns on invested capital underperform, especially if the open sourced models prevalent globally erode profitability. Also, credit in the industry is a bit concerning because the collateral (these chips presumably) could be drastically depreciated or even obsolete in the event of nonperformance. I think threats to the workforce are very real but probably transitory, and maybe even a bit overstated. However, I believe the federal government should be an employment driver to supplement this risk, and my platform accomplishes this with massive infrastructure projects, increased funds to pay civil servants (including teachers), and redeveloping thousands of acres of farm land for lease by small/medium sized farmers (and other small ancillary businesses). Lastly, I would support reasonable federal environmental regulation such as requiring adjacent water purification systems for all centers.

I’d like federal funds invested to revitalize natural fresh water systems nationwide. Also, my plans for increased food production and small business activity are centered around a low capital, low input “regenerative” farming model which is good for soils, water systems, and wildlife habitats.

Yes, a big part of my platform is funding for public schools - especially teacher’s pay. We need to attract and retain good people to lead the next generation. This is true across human territories. However, specifically related to science, I would offer more scholarships and opportunities for people in specific areas to help us bolster various medical, biotech, etc. fields.

Yes, I would simply try to position the scientists to best work on behalf of the civilization at large, then explain to the public objectively what we do and don’t understand for certain. And - maybe most importantly - I would always try to be levelheaded with my rhetoric.