"Artificial intelligence brings with it immense opportunities--but also serious challenges and threats. It was great to meet with the incredible University of Washington researchers working on AI, and to learn more about how the AI Institute for Dynamic Systems is helping UW, and all of Washington state, continue to lead on AI. I secured this funding because I know how essential it is that this technology be developed responsibly and ethically--leading on AI will be important if we want Washington state to remain at the forefront of innovation, research, and scientific achievement."