In the United States, and within the bounds of our Constitution, we must put in place common-sense safeguards for artificial intelligence," Klobuchar wrote in an opinion piece.

Sweeney confirmed to WSJ that Dr. Squatch since sold to Unilever for $1.5 billion, although she refused to confirm whether she had any equity in the company. But when asked if she was thinking strategically, she said, “Yes. Very.”