Driving The Day

Today is April 3, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) and Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) introduced a bill requiring the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress how the agency could use AI and other emerging technology to secure the border better. To ensure EU member states can meet the AI Act's implementation deadlines, the European Commission's digital unit is urging EU member state governments to appoint the regulators who will be the primary enforcers of the AI Act in their countries well ahead of the 12 month deadline for doing so. Lastly, Politico outlined some of the criticisms the Biden Administration faces in its effort to convince allies to prevent their local firms from servicing AI chip-making tools in China.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: A senior appointee at the Department of Commerce talks about building an ecosystem for AI accountability.

• Around the Nation: Washington state judge blocks use of AI-enhanced video as evidence in possible first-of-its-kind ruling.

• Across the Pond: U.S., EU to use AI to seek alternatives to PFAS chemicals for making chips.

• Global Highlights: A think tank explains how China is betting big on military AI.

• Outside Views: A new study shows that AI safety accounts for only 2% of AI research.

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