Public First Action and Defending Our Values Launch First Ads Supporting Responsible AI Policy
Washington, D.C. — Public First Action today announced its first advertising campaign as it begins elevating the public’s concerns surrounding artificial intelligence policy.
The first ad, launched by Public First Action, is running in Tennessee and highlights the work of Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to protect children online and support American workers as artificial intelligence becomes more present in the economy. The ad thanks Blackburn for her leadership on the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the TRUMP America AI Act, which focus on child safety, transparency, and accountability in the AI sector. Led by former U.S. Representatives Chris Stewart (R-UT) and Brad Carson (D-OK), Public First Action is a non-profit committed to educating Americans on key AI issues and advancing an AI public policy agenda that prioritizes the public interest and promotes transparency and safeguards for industry.
Separately, Defending Our Values PAC, an independent effort led by Rep. Stewart, has launched ads in the Nebraska Senate race backing Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a strong advocate for controls that keep advanced AI chips out of the hands of adversaries. The ad marks the first paid communication by Defending Our Values PAC this cycle and reflects a commitment to elevating candidates who support responsible AI policy and safeguards in the public interest.
The Blackburn and Ricketts ads each mark the beginning of a broader effort to engage voters and policymakers on the real world implications of artificial intelligence across the economy, national security, and everyday life.
In addition to the ad launch, Public First Action announced additional members of its political and advisory team as it scales work ahead of the midterms. Working alongside former Congressmen Carson and Stewart are:
Brendan Parets as General Counsel. Parets previously served as special counsel at Covington & Burling LLP, Senate Republican leadership staff, and chief counsel to Senator Lindsey Graham's 2016 presidential campaign.
Martin Glusker as Democratic Political Director. Glusker previously served as an aide in the U.S. House of Representatives and as campaign staff for Democrats.
Rich Dunn as Republican Political Director. Dunn previously served as Chief of Staff to Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), political director for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, and led national advertising efforts for the National Republican Congressional Committee and the Congressional Leadership Fund.
Bryson Gillette, Democratic consulting firm. Bryson Gillette is led by Bill Burton, spokesperson for Barack Obama's first presidential campaign and first term in the White House.
Guidant Polling and Strategy, Republican consulting and polling firm. Guidant is led by longtime senior Republican strategists Brooks Kochvar and Brendon DelToro.
For more information, please contact Public First Action at media@publicfirst.us.
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