John Cornyn

Military and National Security Uses of AI

Positions on the use of AI in military, intelligence, or national security contexts.

Co-introduced GUARD Act to establish National Security and Defense AI Institute; supports defense AI readiness and research workforce development

AI Regulation Philosophy

A candidate's general stance on regulating AI systems.

Has introduced many bills regulating AI, including the GUARD Act, the PROACTIV AI Data Act, and the ENFORCE Act

Children's Online Safety

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

Co-introduced PROACTIV AI Data Act and ENFORCE Act to protect children from AI-generated CSAM; led bipartisan efforts on AI-generated child sexual abuse material penalties

Source: Statement · cornyn.senate.gov

Jobs and Workforce Disruption

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

Co-introduced GUARD Act to establish National Security and Defense AI Institute; supports defense AI readiness and research workforce development

Source: Statement · cruz.senate.gov

AI Preemption

Stance on federal preemption of state AI laws, states' rights to regulate AI, and the patchwork of local vs. national regulatory approaches.

Voted in favor of stripping a 10-year moratorium on state AI regulation

Source: Statement · texastribune.org