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AI IS MAKING LIFE BETTER (AND LONGER) FOR EVERYONE

The National Artificial Intelligence Association looks at the impact

AI is having on our daily lives (Below).

THE WHITEBOARD:



• The NAIA 2027 Policy Agenda Survey - Requesting Your Feedback
• "Super Intelligence For Good" - Significant Benefits for Humanity
• DHS Issues Removal Notice for All Government Agencies Using DeepSeek
• Senator Wyden Announces Proposal for Federal Tax on Data Centers
• What We Might See in a Lame Duck Session
• NAIA Bi-Weekly AI Policy Call THIS FRIDAY
• State Legislation: New Mexico Proposes Aggressive Frontier-Model Regulation
• Virginia, Kentucky, and New Jersey AI Bills Pre-Filed
• NAIA Senior Advisors Schwartz of D-Wave and Tkacz of Blue Sky Innovators Honored and Three Senior Advisors write about AI on Substack
• NAIA Announces and Welcomes Two New Team Members
• Become a NAIA Member Today! America's Fastest Growing AI Association
• NAIA's "AI On Capitol Hill" video series. Sponsorship Opportunities
• Sign up and follow NAIA's social media for daily AI news

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NAIA 2027 POLICY AGENDA SURVEY

(SECOND REQUEST)

LET US KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS

As Election Day approaches, the National Artificial Intelligence Association (NAIA) is preparing for the 120th Session of the United States Congress. The next Congress will officially convene on January 3, 2027.

We have reached out to NAIA members for their input for guiding the issues and initiatives we prioritize before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, and state governments next year. Today we would like to reach out to you, our bi-weekly newsletter readers for your feedback.

Please follow the link below to take this brief survey. It should not require more than five or ten minutes of your time to complete. 

We will use your answers and comments to help define our policy priorities and also for structuring our program and panels for NAIA's Second Annual AI Policy Summit on Capitol Hill coming next February (more details on the Summit soon!)

Thank you for participating in this important survey and should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our new Vice President for Government Affairs, Mr. Jason Riederer at Jason@theNAIA.org

NEWS: CAMPAIGNS

"SUPER INTELLIGENCE FOR GOOD"

WE ASKED OUR MEMBERS WHERE WILL WE

SEE THE BENEFITS OF AI IN AMERICA

With all the negative conversations on both a national and local basis, we asked some of NAIA's Members to give us specific areas in which AI will significantly enhance our lives today. Here are just a few benefits coming from super intelligence:

Healthcare and Medicine

• Early Detection: AI analyzes medical images, lab results, and wearable sensor data to catch conditions like cancer or heart disease before symptoms appear.
• Accelerated Research: Machine learning models speed up drug discovery and help tailor precision medicine treatments to individual patients.

Productivity and Daily Convenience

• Virtual Assistants: Generative AI tools and smart assistants draft emails, summarize long meetings, organize calendars, and plan custom workout or meal routines.
• Smart Homes: Automated thermostats, lighting, and security systems learn household habits to maximize comfort and reduce energy consumption

Education and Learning

• Personalized Tutors: AI systems adapt lessons to a student's individual pace, bridging gaps for remote or underserved learners.
• Administrative Relief: Automated grading and scheduling free up human teachers to focus more on mentorship and critical thinking.

Transportation and Infrastructure

• Traffic Optimization: Real-time navigation apps analyze congestion to find the fastest routes, while autonomous vehicle tech works to lower transit accidents.
• Predictive Maintenance: AI sensors in public grids and industrial machinery spot mechanical failures before breakdowns happen, improving safety and reliability.

Food Production and the Environment

• Precision Agriculture & Crop Management: AI systems analyze data from satellites, drones, IoT sensors, and field cameras to monitor soil health, moisture levels, and nutrient needs in real time. This helps increase crop yields by an estimated 15% to 25% while lowering input costs.
• Targeted Resource Use (Water & Fertilizer): Instead of blanket-spraying fields, AI-driven precision systems apply water, fertilizers, and pesticides only where and when they are strictly needed. Research shows this drastically reduces chemical runoff and excess fertilizer use.

Just a few of the many areas in which artificial intelligence is improving our daily lives, where we live and how we build a stronger Nation. Let's make sure that there is a strong voice telling folks all the great new benefits being provided by super intelligence!

NEWS: ADMINISTRATION

DHS ORDERS REMOVAL OF CHINA'S DEEPSEEK

FROM ALL U.S. GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES

Last week, the Department of Homeland Security directed civilian federal agencies to remove DeepSeek products, including certain third-party services that incorporate DeepSeek technology, from government systems. The order is based on concerns about cybersecurity, supply chains, and possible access to data by the Chinese government.

Companies that sell products or services to federal agencies may be affected if DeepSeek models or related components are present anywhere in their technology stack. The directive may also serve as a model for broader federal procurement restrictions involving foreign AI systems.

China’s Ministry of Commerce expressed “strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition” against the U.S.'s move, saying that the U.S. side disregarded the consensus reached between Xi and Trump and ignored the broader landscape of China-U.S. economic and trade relations.

Through discriminatory restrictions under “the guise of national security,” the U.S. is trying to suppress and contain China, the commerce ministry statement said. “China will closely monitor the situation and take all necessary measures to firmly defend its legitimate rights and interests.”

Details HERE.

NEWS: CONGRESS (Out of Session)

SENATOR WYDEN RELEASES PROPOSAL FOR

NEW FEDERAL TAXES ON DATA CENTERS

The lead paragraph in the press release last Friday by the Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee (HERE):

"Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released new proposals to ensure federal policy is prepared to address changes in the economy brought on by the AI boom, such as worker displacement and the impacts of rapid growth of data center construction."

Senator Wyden’s draft would create a new federal tax on revenue earned from data-center services and remove several tax benefits available to qualifying facilities. The proposal could raise the cost of building and operating the computing infrastructure used for cloud services and AI. Those higher costs could affect data-center operators directly and could also flow through to AI developers, vendors, and customers through higher computing prices. The proposal is still draft legislation and has not been formally introduced as a numbered bill. Highlights below:

• Senator Ron Wyden released draft legislation establishing a federal excise tax on data-center operators.
• The tax would apply to gross receipts from services such as cloud computing, data storage, AI training, and inference.
• The draft would eliminate bonus depreciation, Opportunity Zone benefits, and certain research and development tax credits for qualifying facilities.
• The proposed tax rate has not yet been determined.
• Revenue would support workers and communities affected by AI-related economic disruption.
• Important distinction: Wyden released draft text, but it has not yet been formally introduced as a numbered bill.

WHAT WE MIGHT SEE IN A LAME DUCK SESSION

Congress has several major deadlines and unfinished bills to address during the lame-duck session, including government funding and the annual defense authorization bill. These larger measures can serve as vehicles for narrower AI provisions that may not receive a separate vote. For AI companies, the most relevant possibilities include federal procurement rules, cybersecurity requirements, model evaluation provisions, workforce measures, and data-center tax or energy policies. The short calendar makes targeted additions to must-pass legislation more plausible than a comprehensive AI bill.

Join Us Friday as we discuss what lame-duck vehicles are being considered and what state legislation is being prepared for next year's sessions. See below for links to the NAIA Bi-Weekly Policy Call.

NAIA BI-WEEKLY AI POLICY CALL

AN UPDATE ON STATE AND FEDERAL ACTIONS

THIS FRIDAY (OCTOBER 30th) AT 9:00 AM EST

Topic: NAIA Biweekly Member Policy Call

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NEWS: THE STATES

NEW MEXICO PROPOSES AGGRESSIVE

FRONTIER-MODEL REGULATION AND MORE STATE ACTIONS

New Mexico officials have announced a proposed 2027 law governing frontier AI models through risk disclosures, independent audits, rapid incident reporting, and demonstrated shutdown capabilities. The proposal would also give the attorney general enforcement authority and allow recovery of certain state response costs. Although it appears aimed primarily at the largest developers, its final definitions could determine which companies, models, and business relationships fall within its scope. The proposal also illustrates how different state-level safety regimes may emerge when no single federal framework exists.

Read the complete details HERE.

ADDITIONAL 2027 STATE PROPOSALS THAT ARE EMERGING

Virginia

SB 843 — Sen. Russet Perry

Three-year moratorium on new data center approvals, July 2027–July 2030

(Pre-filed October 9, 2026)

SB 365 — Sen. Stella Pekarsky

FAIR AI Act: developer disclosures, enforcement fund, and limits on certain liability defenses (Carried over from 2026)

HB 1294 — Del. Nadarius Clark

Requires disclosure and audit trails for AI tools used in criminal investigations

(Carried over from 2026)

HB 1521 — Del. Wren Williams

Digital innovation rights, AI risk management for critical infrastructure, and statewide regulatory uniformity. Introduced in 2026; appears in 2027 legislative records

Kentucky

Rep. Adrielle Camuel — bill request

Establishes that AI systems are not legal persons and cannot independently shield individuals from criminal liability

Bill request filed September 2026; bill number not verified



New Jersey

A2620 — Asw. Carmen Morales

AI funding task force examining investment, tax incentives, and workforce development

Pre-filed for 2026; active two-year 2026–27 Legislature

Caution: announced proposals should not be described as formally pre-filed unless the legislature has assigned a 2027 bill number.

NAIA NEWS: AWARDS, ARTICLES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to NAIA Senior Advisor Allison Schwartz of D-Wave Quantum for receiving the 2026 Top Lobbyist Award from the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics. Allison is Senior Vice President of Global Government Relations and Public Affairs at NAIA Gold Enterprise Member D-Wave Quantum. Allison spoke last week at Quantum Beach in West Palm Beach bringing together leaders in quantum, business, education, and research to bring innovative solutions to Florida's industries.

Also, a huge congratulations to NAIA Senior Advisor Tim Tkacz, Founder and CEO of Blue Sky Innovators for being nominated as an Executive of the Year finalist in the 2026 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards. Blue Sky Innovators is a NAIA Gold Enterprise Member and the Northern Virginia defense tech firm recently announced it was substantially expanding their operations (HERE).

Interested in what our NAIA Senior Advisors have to say about artificial intelligence? Three of our Senior Advisors have Substack Newsletters that you can subscribe to. Here they are (Photo: Left to Right):

David Wood of Gladwood LLC

writes on leadership, organizational culture, personal development, and the human implications of AI. HERE

Arthur D. Sidney

writes AI governance, public policy, institutional accountability, technology regulation. HERE



Andrew Loposser

writes The Political Playbook on politics, congressional affairs, political strategy, and AI applications in government. HERE.

NAIA WELCOMES TWO NEW TEAM MEMBERS

VICE PRESIDENTS OF GOV AFFAIRS

AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

NAIA's President and CEO Caleb Max announced the expansion of the National Artificial Intelligence Association Team. Jason Riederer joins NAIA as the Association's Vice President of Government Affairs and Senior Advisor. Jason brings more than 16 years of experience in government affairs and public policy, previously serving as Vice President, Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs at the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

Former U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Inspector General, Rae Oliver Davis, also joined NAIA as our Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement and as a Senior Advisor. She will lead NAIA's work with our member companies on advocacy collaboration, service delivery, and relationship management. Rae brings a wealth of experience in technology law, federal agency management, and AI policy to this new role. 

Contact Jason at Jason@theNAIA.org and Rae at Rae@theNAIA.org

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COMING SOON - THE NEXT EDITIONS OF AI ON CAPITOL HILL

NAIA's "AI on Capitol Hill" holds bipartisan interviews with the leading legislators constructing our federal laws around artificial intelligence. This is a must watch video series if you cover AI public policy and government affairs. Follow the link below to view the series.

Are you interested in sponsoring an "AI on Capitol Hill" episode or series? Contact Tim Parrish, NAIA's Chief Growth Officer at Tim@theNAIA.org for details.

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