In this episode of AI, Government, and the Future, host Max Romanik is joined by Tony Samp, Principal Policy Advisor and Head of AI Policy at DLA Piper, to discuss the evolving landscape of AI policy in the US and its implications for national security. He shares insights into the formation of the Senate AI Caucus, key legislative actions proposed, and intended outcomes related to AI innovation and governance. Tony also explores the transformative impact of AI on defense capabilities, ethical considerations surrounding lethal autonomous weapons, and critical steps for proper AI governance over the next decade.