We're living through an AI revolution that could reshape our entire economy - but right now, it's happening without any guardrails.

Estimates show that AI could automate up to 30% of jobs in the next five years, and that's not some distant future problem - it's happening now. Meanwhile, the companies building these technologies are getting richer than ever while working families face an uncertain future.

AI data centers generate significant greenhouse gas emissions and consume massive amounts of electricity and water that strain our power grids and environment. At the same time, a handful of tech billionaires are using AI to amass unprecedented wealth while everyone else worries about losing their jobs.

Here's how we responsibly regulate AI:

• Protect workers with retraining programs and transition support for those whose jobs are displaced, plus strong unemployment benefits and job placement assistance during the AI transition.
  

• Tax AI wealth appropriately with a progressive wealth tax on tech billionaires who are profiting from automation while workers lose their livelihoods.
  

• Mandate environmental standards for AI data centers including renewable energy requirements and limits on water consumption to prevent further strain on our climate and communities.
  

• Break up Big Tech monopolies so AI development isn't controlled by a few giant corporations that put profits over people and innovation.

• Invest AI profits in public goods like education, infrastructure, and healthcare - if AI makes society more productive, society should benefit, not just shareholders.
  

AI isn't inherently good or bad - it's a tool. The question is whether we'll let a few tech executives use it to get even richer while everyone else gets left behind, or whether we'll make sure this technology actually improves life for working families across East Tennessee and America.