Driving the Day

Today is April 15, 2025, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: After Nvidia announced plans to invest $500 billion to manufacture advanced AI chips in the United States, President Trump stated he would ensure “all necessary permits will be expedited and quickly delivered” to the company. Meanwhile, The Guardian pointed out that Texas SB 6 is moving quickly through the state legislature due to concerns over electricity grid resilience, but the bill’s new regulatory measures would delay data center development in the state. Lastly, a new poll suggests the California public is more wary of AI than political and policy influencers in the state.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Rep. Mike Kennedy (R-UT) discussed AI regulation in healthcare.

• Around the Nation: A California nuclear power plant deployed a generative AI safety system. 

• Across the Pond: U.K. residents are using AI more in their personal life than in professional settings as concerns over privacy, security, and fake information linger. 

• Global Highlights: A Fellow at the RAND Corporation made the case for the U.S. to continue using “export control diplomacy” to prevent China from accessing advanced AI technology.

• Outside Views: Apple detailed how it plans to improve its AI models by privately analyzing user data.

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