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# AI Policy Today and Beyond: A Fireside Chat with Rep. Rich McCormick 

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Date and Time 

June 25, 2025 11 AM - 12 PM EDT 

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Rep. Rich McCormick (R‑GA) 

US Congress

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[Matt Mittelsteadt](/people/matt-mittelsteadt)

Former Technology Policy Research Fellow, Cato Institute

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Join us at the Cato Institute for an in-depth fireside chat featuring **Congressman Rich McCormick** and **Matt Mittelsteadt**, Cato policy fellow in technology. This timely conversation will explore the evolving landscape of **artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity policy**, and the state of AI in Congress.

Join us for a discussion on the current state of AI governance at the federal and state levels, the proposal for a **10-year moratorium on state and local AI regulations** (what it means, and what’s at stake), and the long-term vision for responsible, innovation-friendly AI policy in the United States.

Whether you’re a policymaker, tech professional, academic, or simply interested in the future of AI regulation, this is a must-attend conversation on how to balance innovation, security, and civil liberties in the age of artificial intelligence.

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