Driving the Day

Today is April 28, 2025, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: Time reported that most of the new AI experts hired for the federal government by the Biden Administration were pushed out by the Trump Administration. Across the pond, the U.K.’s Children’s Commissioner argued for a ban on apps that make deepfake nude images of children. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping promised to promote China’s AI industry through “self-reliance and self-strengthening” while also suggesting a “risk warning and emergency response system” to ensure AI use is safe and reliable. Lastly, some Meta staffers have raised concerns that its AI chatbots are having explicit conversations with users, including children.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: AP discussed the Trump Administration’s efforts to end “woke AI.”

• Around the Nation: The amount of water used by AI data centers is facing scrutiny from Minnesota stakeholders and lawmakers.

• Across the Pond: An EU executive stated it could target apps using China’s DeepSeek AI.

• Global Highlights: The New York Times suggested Israel’s AI experiments in the Gaza War raise ethical concerns.

• Outside Views: The International Monetary Fund predicted AI economic gains are likely to outweigh emissions cost.

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