Denise Powell

AI Regulation Philosophy

A candidate's general stance on regulating AI systems.

Supports "common-sense guardrails" on AI; says Congress has a policy opportunity to address AI in social media and keep children safe; sees bipartisan consensus as necessary

Source: Statement · omaha.com

Children's Online Safety

Views on protecting minors from harms related to AI or AI-mediated platforms.

Wants Congress to push for more fact-checking on social media platforms; supports media literacy education to help children distinguish AI-generated content from real; sees legislative opportunity to keep children safe online

Source: Statement · omaha.com

Data Centers

Positions on the development, regulation, or public impact of data center infrastructure as it relates to AI, including energy consumption and grid reliability concerns tied to AI workloads.

Supports data center development for jobs and energy needs but concerned about strain on Nebraska's aging power grid and rising energy costs for residents; wants to balance growth with responsibility

Source: Statement · omaha.com

Jobs and Workforce Disruption

Positions on AI-driven job displacement, reskilling programs, unemployment policy, and tax policy for distributing AI-driven wealth.

Concerned AI will displace workers and people will "fall through the cracks"; calls for training opportunities and support for career transitions; also sees opportunity if U.S. takes leadership role in AI development

Source: Statement · omaha.com