There’s a concept in technology called Amara’s Law, named after the Futurist Roy Amara. The law basically states that humans tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate its effect in the long run.
I think there might be an exception to this rule, at least from today’s starting point.
Artificial intelligence (AI). In my view, I think people are wildly underestimating its impact in the short as well as the long term.
I’ll start with some background. AI, at its most basic, is about creating computer systems that can replicate human intelligence a…
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Utah lawmaker to lead national task force on AI policy
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Rep. Doug Fiefia has been tapped to lead a national task force to guide state policy on artificial intelligence.
As one of the newest members of the Utah Legislature, Fiefia made waves during his first legislative session by sponsoring a landmark online privacy bill and was one of the leading proponents of Utah’s efforts to strip a provision in the recent federal spending bill that would have stopped states from passing regulations on artificial intelligence technology.
Now, the Herriman Republican will head up a nationwide task force on AI policy launched by Future Caucus, a nonprofit aimed at promoting bipartisan cooperation and effective government among Gen Z and millennial lawmakers. Fiefia was named a co-chairman of the new task force along with state Rep. Monique Priestley, a Democrat from Vermont.
Fiefia said he is “proud” to lead the task force alongside Priestley in a statement Monday, saying: “We’re bringing Gen Z and millennial lawmakers together to lead on AI, shape bipartisan policy and elevate young voices in tech governance.”
“As young lawmakers, Rep. Fiefia and Rep. Priestley are stepping up to ensure AI legislation is driven by balance, innovation and foresight — not political gridlock,” the Future Caucus said in a social media post. “Rep. Fiefia brings real-world tech experience to the table. A former Google employee, he just wrapped his first session in the Utah House — where he passed a groundbreaking bill to give users more control over their own data.”
The organization described the task force as a “national brain trust,” and said it would work on policy memos and hold public hearings to help give lawmakers around the country “tools to govern AI responsibly at the state level.”
Priestley founded and runs a nonprofit community workspace and is focused on consumer protections, according to her official bio. She helped pass a bill in Vermont that requires businesses to protect minors’ data and privacy online, which is similar to online regulations enacted by Utah lawmakers in recent years.
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WASHINGTON (TNND) — First Lady Melania Trump will join members of the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education and private sector leaders for a meeting Thursday.
This is the second meeting of the task force, where the first lady, task force members, and others will speak about the over 135 pledges made to support AI education across the country.
“I predict AI will represent the single largest growth category in our nation during the Trump Administration—and I won’t be surprised if AI becomes known as the greatest engine of progress in the history of the United States of America. But, as leaders and parents we must manage AI’s growth responsibly. During this primitive stage, it is our duty to treat AI as we would our own children—empowering, but with watchful guidance. We are living in a moment of wonder, and it is our responsibility to prepare America’s children,” said the first lady.
In August, the first lady launched a nationwide Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge, which invites students and educators to”unleash their imagination and showcase the spirit of American innovation.”Students can sign up by visiting AI.Gov.
The actions follow an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in April on “Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth.”
Melania Trump has long worked to protect children online through her BE BEST initiative and the passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act, which received bipartisan support and was signed into law by the president in May.
The TAKE IT DOWN Act aims to combat the proliferation of artificial intelligence-generated explicit imagery, a growing concern in the digital age. The bill also seeks to protect children from deep fake exploitation.
“As first lady, my commitment to the Be Best initiative underscores the need for online safety,” the first lady said. “Ensuring their protection is not just a responsibility but a vital step in nurturing future leaders,” the first lady said in March.
On Thursday evening, President Trump will host major tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House.
The guest list includes Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a dozen other executives from the biggest artificial intelligence and tech firms, the White House says.
Some of the attendees at Trump’s dinner are expected to participate in the first lady’s task force meeting.
September 4, 2025
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