My remarks as delivered at the Obama Foundation’s 2023 Democracy Forum at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Hello, Chicago! Thank you, Aleena, for that outstanding introduction. I will say that Michelle would be jealous to see that she has a six-month old at home and she doesn’t look tired. More…

Earlier this week, President Biden issued an executive order on artificial intelligence — a breakthrough technology that has the power to change the world in ways we’re only beginning to understand. After the order was released, I sat down with Nilay Patel, host of the Decoder podcast, to talk more…

Seven years ago, I asked my Chief Science Advisor to study how artificial intelligence could play a growing role in the future of the United States. The report provided a framework for how to think about and adapt to emerging technological change. Since then, the world has seen how quickly…

It’s been 17 days since Hamas launched its horrific attack against Israel, killing over 1,400 Israeli citizens, including defenseless women, children and the elderly. In the aftermath of such unspeakable brutality, the U.S. government and the American people have shared in the grief of families, prayed for the return of…

Statement was shared on Monday, October 9. All Americans should be horrified and outraged by the brazen terrorist attacks on Israel and the slaughter of innocent civilians. We grieve for those who died, pray for the safe return of those who’ve been held hostage, and stand squarely alongside our ally…

Fourteen years ago, when the big three automakers were struggling to stay afloat, my administration and the American people stepped in to support them. So did the auto workers in the UAW who sacrificed pay and benefits to help get the companies back on their feet. Now that our carmakers…

Clarence Avant was one of our favorite people. He exemplified a certain level of cool and street smarts that allowed him to move confidently into worlds that nobody had prepared him for, never doubting he could figure it out. Clarence was part of a generation that served as a bridge…

Michelle and I are heartbroken to hear about the passing of our friend and mentor Charles Ogletree. Charles’ reputation preceded him at Harvard Law School. On campus, people would always talk about this Professor Ogletree and how supportive and encouraging he was. He took time on weekends to run something…

Summer Reading List Here’s some books that I’m reading this summer. Check them out and let me know what I should be reading next. Poverty, by America — Matthew Desmond Small Mercies — Dennis Lehane King: A Life — Jonathan Eig Hello Beautiful — Ann Napolitano All the Sinners Bleed — S.A. Cosby …