Kamala Harris: A Tech-Savvy Leader for the AI Era

California recently stopped a law that would test AI models before release. This shows how tricky it is for states to handle this high-tech issue. It calls for a national approach led by strong leaders, like the next president. Kamala Harris, a presidential candidate, takes a smart and practical look at AI. She cares about how it affects everyday people. As California’s attorney general, she set up the first privacy protection unit. She prosecuted hackers and struck deals with tech giants to safeguard user data. In a White House meeting, Harris talked with consumer advocates and labor leaders about AI’s impacts. They shared worries about AI surveillance in factories, algorithms kicking people off healthcare, and scammers using tech to trick seniors. Harris listened and promised to make sure AI helps, not hurts, Americans. After that, Harris worked across the government to fix these problems. President Biden signed an order addressing issues like tenant screening algorithms and voice cloning. Harris also helped small businesses compete in the AI market. Harris, daughter of a scientist, grew up in the Bay Area, seeing tech's power firsthand. She believes tech can solve big problems but needs clear rules. Her record shows this balance. Last year, she pushed for AI that protects privacy and offers equal access. She worked with tech CEOs for safety promises. Harris's efforts could build a safe business environment for AI. But, a second Trump term might undo this. Trump wants to roll back safety measures and let the AI industry police itself. This could cause a tech crisis. We don’t know AI’s future, but the next president will deal with its effects on safety, security, and society. Harris has shown she listens to people and acts.