Driving The Day

Today is April 2, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: President Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping discussed AI and several other topics during a call between the two leaders, and a Biden Administration official stated the two countries would launch a dialogue on AI risks “in the coming weeks.” Meanwhile, the U.S. and the U.K. signed a memorandum of understanding that will have the countries working together to develop safety testing for AI. In California, a state proposal that would regulate the most powerful AI models is being heard in a senate committee today. Lastly, hundreds of musicians signed a letter to AI companies demanding they stop infringing on “the rights of human artists.”

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Foreign officials ramp up efforts to influence AI policy in Washington.

• Around the Nation: Researchers argue cities can lead the conversation on responsible AI use by governments.

• Across the Pond: A think tank researcher asks if France can be the AI hub of continental Europe.

• Global Highlights: A policy expert argues government overregulation could jeopardize Canada’s AI chances.

• Outside Views: Decentralized AI advocates want to empower individual users to leverage AI without relying on the largest tech companies.

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