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June 25, 2026
AFPI Statement in Support of the FCC’s E-Rate NPRM
Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Alexandra Caro Campana, executive vice president & chief operating officer, and Joel Thayer, senior fellow of AI & Emerging Technology in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Ensuring Children’s Safe Use of Screens and E-Rate-Funded Services.
Op-Ed
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June 20, 2026
It’s 10 PM, Do You Know Where Your Children Are?
Not so long ago, parents only had to worry when their children ventured outside the safety of the four walls of the family home. But times have changed. Now, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), children face real danger as they sit in their rooms. They can be exploited by faceless adversaries while you sit together under the same roof. These threats to your children aren’t just inside the walls of your home. Many aren’t even human. As we head into summer, it’s even more urgent that parents understand the threat. We must demand that AI companies implement safety protections for children.
Statement
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June 11, 2026
FLOTUS’s Leadership is Advancing AI for America’s Children
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) commends First Lady Melania Trump for her leadership in fostering the responsible use of artificial intelligence to empower America’s next generation. By honoring the student winners of the Presidential AI Challenge, the First Lady is championing innovation which will empower the next generation of Americans to explore and innovate in this rapidly evolving field.
Statement
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June 2, 2026
AFPI Responds to New AI EO
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Yusuf Mahmood, director of AI and Emerging Technology, in response to President Trump’s new Executive Order on Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security.
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May 26, 2026
AFPI Responds to Pope’s Encyclical: AI, Faith, and Human Flourishing
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has released the following statement from Joel Thayer, senior fellow for AI and Emerging Technology in response to Pope Leo XIV’s new papal encyclical on AI, emerging technology, and human dignity.
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