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Tony Mendoza’s policy on artificial intelligence (ai) for defense

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Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only to assist and not replace human decision making

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Agree

Yes

The Democratic Party has shown interest in leveraging technology and innovation for national defense and broader societal benefits. Historically, Democrats have supported investments in technology to enhance the United States' competitive edge and security. For instance, during the Obama administration, there was significant emphasis on advancing the United States' capabilities in science and technology, including AI, as part of national defense and economic strategies. However, the party also emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations and oversight in the deployment of such technologies, suggesting a balanced approach to AI investment for defense applications. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

Generally, the Democratic Party is not opposed to the use of technology and innovation for national security purposes, making a strong disagreement with investing in AI for defense applications unlikely. However, concerns about privacy, surveillance, and the ethical use of AI technology reflect the party's cautious stance on unchecked technological expansion in defense. Democrats advocate for responsible governance and the ethical development of technology, indicating some reservations about fully embracing AI for defense without stringent oversight and ethical considerations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but only to assist and not replace human decision making

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,256 voters that identify as Democratic.

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