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Ro Khanna

D : CA-17 : US House
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Ro Khanna is a prominent voice on tech policy in Congress, advocating for structural accountability through antitrust enforcement, online safety regulations, and a human-centered approach to AI. While he represents Silicon Valley, he frequently breaks with tech giants by supporting aggressive labor rights for gig workers and consumer privacy protections.

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Last updated 6/6/2026
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Where this candidate has done the work

Each category shows whether they've engaged substantively, taken a position, or stayed quiet; not a pass/fail grade.

AI Rollout

Weakly Inferred

Khanna advocates for 'AI for the People,' focusing on federal regulation, economic equity, and mitigating harms in hiring and social media.

"Rep. Ro Khanna on what it will take for Congress to regulate AI, privacy and social media... He is also vice chair of the Congressional AI Caucus."
Why this rating

[unverified quote] Depth score is high as he has conducted interviews specifically on AI regulation and established a framework for 'AI for the People.' Alignment is strong as he emphasizes shared prosperity and federal oversight over corporate-led development.

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depth 7 : alignment 7 : confidence 90%

Worker Rights & Tech-Driven Disempowerment

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He supports aggressive labor protections, including the PRO Act, and has targeted corporate power to empower the working class.

"Silicon Valley's CA-17. New economic patriotism & restoring American manufacturing... I pledge to reject contributions from political action committees (PACs) and lobbyists."
Why this rating

Depth is high based on his 'New economic patriotism' platform and legislative record. Alignment is very high as he rejects corporate PAC money and explicitly focuses on restoring bargaining power against large tech platforms.

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depth 8 : alignment 9 : confidence 90%

Surveillance, Data Privacy & Civil Liberties

Weakly Inferred

Khanna advocates for shielding Americans from unnecessary government surveillance and supports comprehensive data privacy regulations.

"I will work hard to shield Americans from unnecessary surveillance... The U.S. Constitution, and I will work hard to shield Americans from unnecessary surveillance."
Why this rating

[unverified quote] Depth is strong through his specific focus on the Fourth Amendment and surveillance reform. Alignment is high as he frames privacy as a constitutional right against both state and corporate overreach.

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depth 8 : alignment 8 : confidence 90%

Social Media, Platform Power & Information

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Khanna supports breaking up tech monopolies, passing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), and reforming Section 230 to address algorithmic harms.

"The House must not go home for recess without passing the Kids Online Safety Act... talk America's dangerous political divides, the effect Big Tech has on democracy."
Why this rating

Depth is maximum as this is a centerpiece of his work; he has explicitly called for KOSA passage and engaged in antitrust discussions. Alignment is very high for his stance on structural breakups and holding platforms liable for design choices.

Sources

depth 10 : alignment 9 : confidence 100%

Financial Technology, Crypto & Predatory Platforms

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Khanna supports holding the crypto industry accountable for corruption while maintaining a generally favorable view of the technology's potential.

"Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) announced that he will introduce a Ban Crypto Corruption resolution... Ro Khanna has indicated they are very pro."
Why this rating

Depth is moderate-to-high due to his 'Ban Crypto Corruption' resolution and 'Very Pro' rating from industry trackers. Alignment is moderate; while he seeks to regulate corruption, his overall 'pro-crypto' stance is less aggressive than a total moratorium or strict ban.

Sources

depth 7 : alignment 6 : confidence 80%

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