Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) in southern Indiana is playing a vital role in America’s national security and economic security. Last week, I received briefings from top leaders at the base about their mission critical work and their management of the CHIPS and Science Act’s Microelectronics (ME) Commons Hub program. As we work to grow the nation’s microelectronics base, Indiana will continue to play a key role in the development of critical national security technologies and capabilities.

Last week, I led a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee urging support for the establishment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (USAISI) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, or any other relevant funding opportunities. I was joined by Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) in sending the letter.

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the creation of USAISI last November as part of efforts to ensure our nation’s global leadership in setting standards for AI innovation and use. NIST would use the funding to enhance the USAISI team with experts, support the formation of a Joint Research Center for advancing AI system evaluation techniques and safety research, and support the USAISI Consortium that will play a crucial role in integrating these advancements into industry and society.

Our letter notes the rapid advancement of AI innovation has brought immense possibilities and opportunities, as well as potential challenges and risks that must be addressed in a safe manner. Click here to read the full letter.

My Favorite Books of 2023

• Chip War by Chris Miller
• The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman
• Sea Power by Adm. James Stavridis, USN (Ret.)
• The Avoidable War by Kevin Rudd
• The Peacemaker by William Inboden
• On Grand Strategy by John Lewis Gaddis
• Red Carpet: Hollywood, China and the Global Battle for Cultural Supremacy by Erich Schwartzel
• Quiet by Susan Cain
• Out On a Limb: Selected Writing (1989-2021) by Andrew Sullivan
• How Soccer Explains the World by Franklin Foer

We recently celebrated National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Thank you to our brave men and women in blue who put their lives on the line daily to protect and serve Hoosiers and Americans. Click here or above to watch my video.

My Indianapolis office is moving to a new location on the northside at 310 E. 96th Street, Suite 350, Indianapolis, IN 46240. 

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Thank you for the continued privilege to serve you in the U.S. Senate. My mission is to fight on behalf of Hoosiers and the interests that are unique to our state. I look forward to working with you, and sharing our progress, in the days ahead. 

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