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Congressman Bill Foster—physicist, entrepreneur, and legislator—discusses how Congress is approaching AI and digital finance policy, what frameworks could help small businesses harness these technologies, and what's coming next that business owners need to understand.

From AI regulation to fintech oversight to small business priorities on the Hill, this session offers an insider's view of the policy debates shaping the landscape—and what to look out for in the months ahead.

State and local governments are beginning to use AI and digital tools to streamline services for small businesses—but we’re still early in understanding what’s possible. This panel explores emerging approaches, examines what’s working and what’s not, and discusses the policy choices that will determine whether these efforts genuinely reduce friction, expand access, and meet the expectations of constituents increasingly accustomed to digital experiences.

Amy Bonitatibus, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at PayPal, Karen Kerrigan President & CEO, SBE Council, and Teresa Carlson, President of the General Catalyst Institute, open the Summit exploring how public and private sectors can work together to help small businesses harness AI and digital finance.