#9 - Ben Bhatti: A New Frontier: Texas Leading the Way on AI Policy for Smart Growth and Resilience

Welcome to Episode #9 of Bills & Business: Texas Legislative News! In this episode, host Laura Carr is joined by Ben Bhatti, J.D., the President, CEO, and Founder of the Texas AI Association. Ben’s impressive career spans education, public service, and technology leadership, making him a key advocate for advancing AI innovation and policy in Texas.Together, they discuss how Texas’s unique culture of resilience and bold innovation positions it as a leader in AI development. Ben dives into the Texas AI Association’s flagship initiatives, including an AI-driven tax incentive program and the concept of a Texas Stock Exchange for AI efficiencies. He also tackles common misconceptions about AI, its ethical implications, and the steps Texas leaders can take to ensure responsible and inclusive AI adoption.Join Laura and Ben for an insightful conversation about the future of AI in Texas and its potential to revolutionize industries such as energy, healthcare, and finance.Don’t forget to subscribe to Bills & Business on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for more in-depth discussions on the key issues shaping Texas.#BillsAndBusiness #texasbusiness #uslege #tab #txlege #artificialintelligence #aipolicy #techinnovation #smartgrowth #aiethics #dataprivacy #aidevelopment #responsibleai📲 Follow Laura Carr🐦 Twitter: <a href="⁠https://x.com/Laura_USLege⁠">@Laura_USLege</a>💼 LinkedIn: <a href="⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurauslege/⁠">@Laura Carr</a>📸 Instagram: <a href="⁠https://www.instagram.com/thereallauracarr/⁠">@thereallauracarr</a>🛍️ ShopMy: <a href="⁠https://shopmy.us/shop/lauraluise?Section_title=latest-finds&tab=collections⁠">@lauraluise</a>✍️ Substack: <a href="⁠https://lauraluise.substack.com/⁠">@lauraluise</a>🔗 Links: <a href="⁠https://lauraluise.carrd.co/⁠">@lauraluise</a>📲 Follow USLege✨ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/uslege.ai/">@uslege.ai</a>📘 Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/USLegeai">@uslege.ai</a>🐦 Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/USLege_ai">@USLege_ai</a>💼 LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/uslege-ai/">@USLege</a>🎧 Subscribe to Bills & Business▶️ YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BillsandBusiness">@BillsandBusiness</a>🎵 Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/22ZWg9VVb2AEGqyV14osNi?si=jH3hL0jXR9aJ7Y4YFwglcw">Bills and Business by USLege</a>🍎 Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/bills-and-business-by-uslege/id1781059329">Bills and Business by USLege</a>🎥 TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@billsandbusiness">@billsandbusiness</a>🎬 Produced by <a href="https://www.uslege.ai/">USLege</a>📞 Want to see USLege in action? <a href="https://www.uslege.ai/demo">Schedule a demo today!</a>