Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the U.S. workforce, energy infrastructure and long-term economic competitiveness, warning that policy action is needed to ensure workers are not left behind.
AI Policy Warning From Kelly
On Sunday, in a post on X, Kelly said, "AI is reshaping work, our energy grid, and our economic future — getting this right matters. We can't let workers be left behind."
He added, "My AI for America plan keeps us competitive while making sure everyone benefits. Not just big tech."
AI Job Impact And Regulation
Earlier, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Americans doubted Congress's ability to regulate AI effectively, warning that lawmakers must prove results as the technology increasingly affects entry-level jobs and the broader workforce.
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton warned that AI could fuel unemployment while concentrating wealth, saying the disruption reflected economic systems and corporate incentives rather than the technology alone.
Separately, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) reportedly shifted thousands of employees into AI-focused roles while cutting about 8,000 jobs as part of a broader restructuring to accelerate its artificial intelligence strategy across major apps.
Tech Leaders Reject ‘Job Apocalypse‘
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) Jensen Huang said workers were more likely to be replaced by people who effectively use AI than by the technology itself, emphasizing that AI automates tasks rather than entire jobs.
Similarly, Jeff Bezos argued that AI would enhance workers' capabilities rather than eliminate jobs, dismissing concerns that professionals such as software engineers and radiologists would be displaced.
He also said he did not see signs of an AI bubble despite Amazon's growing investments in the technology.
Meanwhile, Sam Altman rejected predictions of an AI-driven "job apocalypse," saying many roles would continue to require human interaction and judgment.
He noted that his own experience using AI had reinforced the value of authentic human communication.
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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