Pennsylvania state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick, a Montgomery County Republican, has been a selfless protector for most of her professional career. Ever since she was in college, Pennycuick has been a watchful guardian, a protector of the defenseless, and the modern-day equivalent of a knight-errant.

One of her most significant contributions as a senator is her work protecting children from the potential malevolence of artificial intelligence, offering safeguards without restricting innovation. A humble defender and noble warrior on the battlefield and in government, she deserves recognition for her work in 2026. With looming artificial intelligence threats and vulnerabilities, Pennycuick’s work is needed now more than ever.

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