Driving the Day

Today is April 10, 2025, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, AI industry leaders told members of Congress they need more energy to power AI technology. Leaders of the Recording Industry Association of America, the Recording Academy, and SAG-AFTRA published a joint op-ed expressing their support for the No Fakes Act, legislation that would regulate the digital replication of a person’s voice and likeness. Lastly, Stateline discussed fears among some state lawmakers that AI data centers in their states will increase energy prices for residents.  

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: OpenAI countersued Elon Musk over damages they say he caused the company.

• Around the Nation: Some state lawmakers fear AI data centers will drive up residents’ power bills.

• Across the Pond: EU Tech Commissioner Henna Virkkunen discussed revising the AI Act’s reporting obligations.

• Global Highlights: The director of the International Energy Agency warned a global trade war could hurt growth of the AI sector.

• Outside Views: Greenpeace said AI chipmaking emissions surged fourfold in 2024.

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