Driving the Day

Today is April 3, 2025, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: Punchbowl News discussed how the Trump Administration’s latest round of tariffs could impact the tech industry. The Department of Energy announced 16 sites it suggests are “uniquely positioned for rapid data center construction.” Meanwhile, Politico discussed the prospects of a new policy proposal from Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) that would use AI to “to tackle super-hard problems like nuclear fusion, superconductors and medical advancements at a breakneck pace.” Across the pond, the U.K. government’s AI copyright proposal, already facing criticism from the creative sector, now also faces scrutiny from OpenAI and Google.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) called on fellow lawmakers to tackle sector-specific AI regulation.

• Around the Nation: A bill proposed in the Nevada legislature would regulate AI companies and place restrictions around the use of AI by law enforcement and teachers.

• Across the Pond: The Disruptive Competition Project published an article with recommendations for how the EU should finalized its General Purpose AI models code of practice.

• Global Highlights: A study says more women than men in Africa will likely lose outsourcing tasks to AI.

• Outside Views: The A.I. Futures Project released a report warning about the risks posed by AI over the next few years.

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