Driving the Day

Today is April 22, 2025, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: A new report by Gladstone AI, which circulated in the White House before its release, suggests all U.S. data centers and AI labs are vulnerable to Chinese espionage. Meanwhile, The Washington Post reported the Trump Administration is considering an executive order that would direct federal agencies to integrate AI into K-12 education. Lastly, some experts are concerned about biohazard risks after a study suggested AI models can “now outperform PhD-level virologists in problem-solving in wet labs, where scientists analyze chemicals and biological material.”

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: The FDA plans to test some new drugs with AI rather than animals.

• Around the Nation: Oklahoma is giving its AI agents more latitude to make decisions.

• Across the Pond: The Center for American Progress published an article discussing the U.S. and Europe’s “potential for shared leadership” on AI governance.

• Global Highlights: The United Arab Emirates is planning to use AI to write laws.

• Outside Views: The Washington Post inked a licensing deal with OpenAI for ChatGPT search.

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