WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Michael Bennet issued the following press release:

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement on President Trump's executive order restricting current and future state laws regulating the artificial intelligence (AI) industry.

"President Trump's executive order to block state laws regulating artificial intelligence is a dangerous overreach of power that will only make it more difficult to keep our communities safe while promoting innovation. While AI has enormous potential to increase productivity and grow our economy, this unilateral action weakens Colorado's ability to protect children and consumers.

Congress can and must pass bipartisan legislation that supports AI development whi...