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Mike Rounds

RepublicanSD · Senate

PAC Donations Received

$189,400

Biography

Senator from South Dakota serving on the Armed Services and Intelligence committees. Rounds has been a strong advocate for AI adoption in defense and intelligence applications, working with both parties on bipartisan AI frameworks.

AI Policy Stance

Defense-focused AI advocate. Supports AI integration in military and intelligence operations. Champions AI adoption in the Department of Defense while maintaining human oversight of autonomous weapons.

Committee Assignments

Armed ServicesIntelligenceVeterans' Affairs

Key Bills & Initiatives

  • AI in Defense Act
  • bipartisan AI resolution with Schumer

Key Statements

"AI will define the future of warfare — we must lead, not follow."
"Human judgment must remain at the center of lethal autonomous systems."