Finch

Advisor at K&L Gates. Fmr. VP of Policy and Strategy at @LocomationAI Fmr. Policy @USDOT, US House & Senate staffer #RollTide Opinions my own.

[Rohan Paul @rohanpaul_ai]

Citadel Securities published this graph showing a strange phenomenon.

Job postings for software engineers are actually seeing a massive spike.

Classic example of the Jevons paradox. When AI makes coding cheaper, companies actually may need a lot more software engineers, not fewer.

When software is cheaper to build, companies naturally want to build a lot more of it. Businesses are now putting software into industries and tools where it was simply too expensive before.

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Chart from

citadelsecurities .com/news-and-insights/2026-global-intelligence-crisis/

[Rep. Bob Latta @boblatta]

When it comes to autonomous vehicles, safety is my top priority.

Yesterday, I asked a witness at a @HouseCommerce CMT subcommittee hearing why a federal framework for AVs is so important.

[Energy and Commerce Committee @HouseCommerce]

Excessive regulatory mandates are unnecessarily raising the costs of cars for American families.

Watch as @RepGuthrie discusses how modernizing standards can encourage innovation to make cars safer.

[Aicha Evans @aicha2evans]

1/2. Thank you to @USDOT @SecDuffy, @NHTSAgov Administrator Morrison, and @NHTSAgov Chief Counsel Simshauser for an enriching conversation. On behalf of @Zoox, we appreciate your leadership on autonomous vehicles and this important area of technology.

[Secretary Sean Duffy @SecDuffy]

This is a win-win for safety and innovation. Under the leadership of @POTUS, American companies like @Zoox have a process to create and test their latest technologies.  

America – not China – can and will drive the future of self-driving cars forward. There’s nothing better than made in the USA!

[Senator Cynthia Lummis @SenLummis]

Great meeting w Jonathan Morrison, @POTUS’ nom for @NHTSAgov. He has a passion for American leadership on AVs, and I look forward to moving forward with the Autonomous Vehicle Acceleration Act. This is the first major AV legislation in 8 years & keeps the US in the driver's seat.

[Secretary Sean Duffy @SecDuffy]

The new runway at Newark Liberty International Airport finished nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. Amazing job @PANYNJ! They’ve been great partners.

With the runway completed, @USDOT will continue our work to harden the telecoms infrastructure and improve the staffing pipeline for the airspace.

[Consumer Tech Association @CTATech]

Thank you @SecDuffy and @USDOT for prioritizing innovation in today’s announcements — a strong step forward for the future of AVs. We look forward to working with the Administration to advance lifesaving autonomous vehicle technology. #AVs #TechPolicy

[Senate Cloakroom @SenateCloakroom]

Confirmed, 51-46: Confirmation of Executive Calendar #26 Steven Bradbury to be Deputy Secretary of @USDOT.

[The Road to Autonomy® @RoadToAutonomy]

Trump, China & Autonomous Vehicles: Inside Look at U.S. Transportation Policy

A revealing conversation with Fmr. Department of Transportation official Finch Fulton (@TFinchF) exploring how the Trump administration, China's technological ambitions, and labor relations are shaping the future of autonomous vehicle policy in America, offering unique insights into the regulatory challenges and opportunities ahead.

Episode Chapters
0:00 Trump's Impact on Autonomy
3:15 American Leadership on Autonomy
5:58 Autonomy Czar
7:13 China
18:05 Tech Policy
23:01 Autonomous Vehicle & Truck Policy
37:40 Autonomous Vehicle & Truck Policy Outlook

[The Road to Autonomy® @RoadToAutonomy]

Autonomous Vehicles, Regulation, 2024 Presidential Election

Finch Fulton (@TFinchF) Government Affairs and Policy Advisor, @KLGates joined @gbrulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss autonomous vehicle policy, regulation and the impact that the 2024 Presidential Election could have on the development and commercialization of both autonomous vehicles and autonomous trucks.

Episode Chapters
0:00 Impact of the 2024 Presidential Election on Autonomous Vehicle Policy
6:00 AI Regulation
14:52 AI Regulation’s Potential Impact on Autonomous Vehicles
17:44 California Autonomous Trucking Regulations
20:55 California vs Organized Labor
24:30 Positive Economic Benefits of Autonomous Vehicles
28:15 $UBER / @Waymo Austin & Atlanta Partnership
34:16 $TSLA Robotaxi Platform
36:28 Emerging Personally Owned Autonomous Vehicle Market
38:09 Licensing Autonomous Driving
39:28 Key Takeaways

#RoadToAutonomy #AutonomyEconomy

[James Spann @spann]

Homewood’s Gyroscopic Drummer from their halftime show… video from Nan Smith

[The Road to Autonomy® @RoadToAutonomy]

Navigating Policy and Labor Challenges in The Autonomy Economy

As the development of autonomous trucks and vehicles gains momentum, it faces significant policy and labor hurdles.

There are complicated policy issues that autonomous trucking and vehicle companies must navigate to ensure that autonomous trucks and vehicles can be deployed on America’s roads.

Finch Fulton (@TFinchF), Government Affairs and Policy Advisor, @KLGates joined @gbrulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss complicated policy issues currently facing the autonomy economy.

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/XlAUd6f4DR

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://t.co/wsiU2sjM40

🎥 Watch on X: https://t.co/I5npfFxAPx

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://t.co/1vSyArSUUt

#RoadToAutonomy #AutonomyEconomy

[The Road to Autonomy® @RoadToAutonomy]

Navigating Policy and Labor Challenges in The Autonomy Economy

As the development of autonomous trucks and vehicles gains momentum, it faces significant policy and labor hurdles.

There are complicated policy issues that autonomous trucking and vehicle companies must navigate to ensure that autonomous trucks and vehicles can be deployed on America’s roads.

Finch Fulton, Government Affairs and Policy Advisor, @KLGates joined @gbrulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss complicated policy issues currently facing the autonomy economy.

Episode Chapters
00:00 Election Season and Policy Implications for Automation
01:12 The Electric Vehicle Market and Tesla's Influence
04:12 Supply Chain Challenges and National Security Issues
06:52 The Future of Autonomous Technologies and Labor
18:19 Silicon Valley's Shift Towards Defense Innovation 23:14 Policy Prospects for Autonomous Vehicles in Future Administrations
26:28 Decoding the Politics of Safety Regulations
30:29 State vs. Federal: The Battle Over Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
41:57 Common Sense Policy Solutions

#RoadToAutonomy #AutonomyEconomy

[Partners for Automated Vehicle Education @PAVECampaign]

We're thrilled to welcome @KLGates as the newest member of PAVE, and excited to share that Finch Fulton Fulton has joined our Board of Directors!

The PAVE team is looking forward to working with Finch and his team to advance our mission of educating the public on #AV tech.

[Jovita Neliupšienė @EUAmbUS]

The EU is establishing itself as a leader in digital policy. Thank you Bart Gordon & @KLGates for inviting me to speak during your event series on regulating #AI. I shared what’s next for the #EUAIAct and opportunities for transatlantic cooperation on artificial intelligence.

[Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems Intl @AUVSI]

Autonomous trucking is on the horizon, but do state lawmakers understand the technology, potential barriers & opportunities?

Check out our new report on state policies & regulations impacting autonomous truck deployment: https://t.co/JJZznenL7L
@ITS_America, @KLGates, @TFinchF

[Finch @TFinchF]

I’m watching football but can’t leave out this info for my fellow Time Warriors

[Chad Pergram @ChadPergram]

1) The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Why the US switches its clocks twice a year.

There oughta be a law….

In fact there are several - governing “time” in the United States.

[Finch @TFinchF]

@KevinAMaley It’s one of those things you learn as an intern that gives tours

[Finch @TFinchF]

@KevinAMaley It’s not supposed to line up. It lines up with the Jefferson, making a cross when you include the Capitol and Lincoln