Romney Leads Senate Hearing on Threats Posed by AI and Other Emerging Technology
U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight Subcommittee, today led a bipartisan hearing with Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Subcommittee Chair, to examine how advanced technologies—such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and bioengineering—may pose risks to national security. During his remarks and line of questioning, Senator Romney stressed his concern regarding the government’s ability to protect the nation from attacks orchestrated with AI and other advanced technologies.
The new OGX bus rapid transit route will be transformational for Ogden.
The new Ogden Express electric bus route, which received funding through the bipartisan infrastructure bill, will better connect residents and Weber State University students to all that Ogden has to offer. Utah Transit Authority Trustee Beth Holbrook shares how OGX will be transformational for this community.
Senator Romney Releases Message to Utahns on Senate Reelection Plans
Senator Romney's message to Utahns on Senate reelection plans.
Improving water resiliency along the Wasatch Front.
Unforeseen events can threaten water availability in areas along the Wasatch Front. Weber Basin Water Conservancy District CEO Scott Paxman details how the bipartisan infrastructure bill is supporting a project to improve resiliency and ensure drinking water access for communities in the region.
Investing in Utah's future.
Investments in transportation infrastructure are crucial as Utah continues to grow. Wasatch Front Regional Council Executive Director Andrew Gruber shares how the bipartisan infrastructure bill is providing critical funding for projects that will keep our communities moving for years to come:
Building fire resiliency in Millcreek.
The bipartisan infrastructure bill is supporting communities across the Wasatch Front in improving wildfire response capabilities. Mayor Jeff Silvestrini shares how resources from the bill are helping strengthen Millcreek's fire resiliency along the wildland-urban interface ↓
We can't turn a blind eye to the growing China threat.
It's in our best interest to maintain America's strength in relation to China. If China were to overtake the U.S. as the global power, the CCP may take action to suppress our freedom and align nations with its communist system of government. We cannot turn a blind eye to the growing threat that China poses to the global order.
Investing in transit is essential for Utah's continued growth.
As Utah rapidly grows, we must make smart investments that ensure our quality of life for years to come. The bipartisan infrastructure bill is helping us reach that end—providing much needed funding for UTA transit projects that will better connect our communities.