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Corgi hires former House committee counsel for federal AI policy push

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Corgi, an insurance technology company, has hired a former House committee counsel to lead its federal AI policy efforts, signaling a push to shape how AI is regulated at the congressional level.

Why this matters: When companies hire people who used to write the rules, they are buying a map of the room. A former House committee counsel knows the people, the process, and where to apply pressure. That is not illegal. It is how Washington works. But it means an insurtech firm now has a real seat at the table as Congress figures out what AI rules actually look like. Who is in those rooms matters. Most of the public is not.

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