‘We Have to Embrace’ AI, Massachusetts State Senator Says

Local state senators at the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce’s State Senate Breakfast discussed the rise of artificial intelligence and the housing shortage in Massachusetts.
Sens. Barry Finegold and Pavel Payano emphasized the role of artificial intelligence and its potential benefits if properly implemented in businesses and government operations.
Finegold revealed that he uses AI tools to aid in speech writing and research, advocating for embracing future technology.
The housing shortage was highlighted as a significant crisis, with Finegold noting that 200,000 people left Massachusetts in 2022, citing the high property prices and cost of living.
Sen. Bruce Tarr pointed to factors like regulatory hurdles and inadequate infrastructure like water utilities as contributors to the decline and called for a comprehensive approach to facilitate housing development.
The discussion underscored the necessity of building more housing to maintain the state’s population and competitiveness, despite community concerns about traffic and conservation.
Payano stressed the urgency of addressing housing issues to avoid overcrowded and substandard living conditions, advocating for community involvement in local housing policies.

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