Driving the Day

Today is April 24, 2025, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, President Trump signed an executive order intending to integrate AI into education. Meanwhile, a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office report warned lawmakers about human and environmental risks posed by AI. In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) urged the state’s privacy agency to reconsider its proposed rules for AI-powered automation tools, warning the regulations “could create significant unintended consequences and impose substantial costs that threaten California’s enduring dominance in technological innovation.”

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) argued the Trump Administration’s immigration policies risk draining the nation’s AI talent pool.

• Around the Nation: Elon Musk's X sued Minnesota over the constitutionality of its political deepfake law.

• Across the Pond: Tech Policy Press published an article asking what’s behind Europe’s push to “simplify” tech regulation?

• Global Highlights: Japan’s lower house passed a bill to promote AI and address its risks.

• Outside Views: TechCrunch suggested OpenAI’s GPT-4.1 may be less “aligned” with behavioral standards than previous models.

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