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Exploring Bipartisanship with the Attorney General Alliance, hosted by business journalist Michal Lev Ram, delves into the collaborative work of Attorneys General from across the United States, united in their commitment to shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy. Presented by PBS Books, in partnership with the Bipartisanship Leadership Project and the Attorney General Alliance, this program explores how bipartisan cooperation is essential in addressing the complex challenges posed by AI technologies.

Americans are increasingly subjected to and affected by the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2025, state Attorneys General want to make sure AI is used in positive ways and not as the latest tool to defraud citizens. Attorney General William Tong (D)(Connecticut) says states are bearing the burden of regulating AI because Washington has failed to act, but he worries that the genie is already out of the bottle for bad actors.

Americans are increasingly subjected to and affected by the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2025, state Attorneys General want to make sure AI is used in positive ways and not as the latest tool to defraud citizens. Attorney General Marty Jackley (R)(South Dakota) is one of several attorneys general who are drafting legislation to regulate AI, but he wants to make sure that legitimate uses if AI by businesses and consumers are preserved.

Journalist and Exploring Bipartisanship host Michel Lev-Ram and Executive Director of the Attorney General Alliance, Karen White discuss White's experiences from her 33 years with the organization. The AGA is an alliance of Attorneys General, federal, state, and foreign officials, and public and private sector partners throughout the world who come together to address complex issues in law and policy.

Americans are increasingly subjected to and affected by the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2025, state Attorneys General want to make sure AI is used in positive ways and not as the latest tool to defraud citizens. Michelle Henry (D)(Pennsylvania) was Attorney General at the time of this interview, but she has now become the Inspector General of Pennsylvania. Because she has already seen AI used for bad purposes, she believes legislation is needed to protect citizens.

Americans are increasingly subjected to and affected by the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2025, state Attorneys General want to make sure AI is used in positive ways and not as the latest tool to defraud citizens. Treg Taylor (R)(Alaska) is concerned that it could be used to affect the outcome of elections, and wants to make sure that elections remain safe, secure, and trustworthy. 

Americans are increasingly subjected to and affected by the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2025, state Attorneys General want to make sure AI is used in positive ways and not as the latest tool to defraud citizens. Anthony Brown (D)( Maryland) says AI brings tremendous benefits but also risks to people's privacy online as well as dangers from the manipulation of personal information and photos.

Americans are increasingly subjected to and affected by the impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 2025, state Attorneys General want to make sure AI is used in positive ways and not as the latest tool to defraud citizens. Liz Murrill (R)(Louisiana) says AI is a powerful tool for good that also has the potential to be used in a negative way against individuals and children.