Rand Paul
RepublicanKY · Senate
PAC Donations Received
$112,300
Biography
Senator from Kentucky and the Senate's most vocal opponent of AI regulation. Paul applies his libertarian philosophy consistently, arguing that government regulation of AI will stifle innovation, entrench incumbents, and inevitably be misused for surveillance.
AI Policy Stance
Strongly against AI regulation. Libertarian approach — believes the market should govern AI development and that government regulation will inevitably be captured by large corporations to crush competition. Opposes new agencies or licensing.
Committee Assignments
Health, Education, Labor and PensionsHomeland Security and Governmental AffairsSmall Business and Entrepreneurship
Key Bills & Initiatives
- •Opposed AI licensing proposals
- •Against new AI regulatory agencies
Key Statements
"The answer to every new technology is not a new government agency."
"AI regulation will be written by the biggest companies to protect themselves from competition."