Secretary GR Rules Out 2028 Run, Pushing AI Policy for Workers and Industry
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Updated · POLITICO · Jun 28
Secretary GR Rules Out 2028 Run, Pushing AI Policy for Workers and Industry
2 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Jun 28
Summary
GR said she will not run for president in 2028, arguing she wants no confusion that her current AI push is a campaign launch.
The secretary said her priority is executing practical AI policy — incentives for companies, support for workers displaced from entry-level jobs, and an at-scale "earn while you learn" manufacturing apprenticeship model.
She argued job training alone will not be enough if AI disruption is as large as she expects, and said the aim is to make AI improve affordability, opportunity and individual advancement.
GR also framed AI policy as central to U.S. competition with China, saying leadership requires not just better chips and models but a stable democracy, strong economy and broadly shared prosperity.
She said bipartisan national AI legislation will eventually come to Congress and expressed hope that federal lawmakers adopt policies proven to work.
While China's AI thrives with regulation, can the US implement safeguards and still maintain its competitive lead?
How will the US balance AI's productivity boom with the inflationary pressures and labor market disruptions it creates?
Are 'earn while you learn' programs a sufficient solution for the millions of US jobs potentially displaced by AI?
RAISE US Launches $500 Million Bipartisan Initiative to Tackle AI-Driven Job Displacement and Reskill Millions
Overview
RAISE US, a bipartisan initiative launched on June 25, 2026, responds to the rapid adoption of AI technologies by offering a national strategy to help Americans adapt to workforce changes. Co-founded by Gina Raimondo, who has voiced concerns about AI's impact on jobs, RAISE US aims to prepare both employers and workers for an AI-driven economy. The initiative has secured over $500 million from major tech companies and philanthropists, reflecting broad recognition of its urgency. By developing practical solutions and serving as a blueprint, RAISE US seeks to help Americans harness AI in their careers and navigate future disruptions.