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Allie Page, executive director of the American Innovation Project, is urging members of the incoming 120th Congress to use technologies such as AI and crypto firsthand as they consider how to regulate them.
In an opinion column, Page suggested that lawmakers try an AI chatbot, send a stablecoin or view a prediction market, and meet developers to understand more complex systems. She said 30 members of Congress attended a bipartisan technology session organized by the project in August 2026.
Page cited Ipsos research finding that 63% of Americans said the financial system needs an upgrade to handle threats such as AI, while 74% said financial privacy is important. She also cited Pew data showing that half of Americans use AI chatbots, up from one in three in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
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What technologies does Page suggest lawmakers try?
She suggests using an AI chatbot, sending a stablecoin and viewing a prediction market. She also recommends meeting developers to learn about more complex systems.
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Why does Page want lawmakers to use emerging technology firsthand?
Page argues that direct experience can help lawmakers and their staff understand the technologies they are considering regulating.
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What did the Ipsos research say about financial privacy?
Page cited Ipsos research finding that 74% of Americans said financial privacy is important to them.
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How has Americans' use of AI chatbots changed?
Pew data cited by Page showed that half of Americans use AI chatbots, up from one in three in 2024.
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How many lawmakers attended the project's technology session?
Page said 30 members of Congress attended a bipartisan session organized by the American Innovation Project in August 2026.
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