Driving the Day

Today is April 7, 2025, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: The Wall Street Journal discussed the “ripple effect” Trump’s tariffs will have on sectors like AI. In New York, the state comptroller’s office released a report suggesting better “central guidance and oversight” of the AI systems being used by state agencies. Across the pond, civil society groups urged the EU to address AI liability rules after the European Commission scrapped a previous AI liability proposal earlier this year.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: The Office of Management and Budget released guidance on AI use in government.

• Around the Nation: Boston Dynamics is working with state lawmakers to regulate public safety robots. 

• Across the Pond: OpenAI published an EU Economic Blueprint with recommendations “to help Europe seize the promise of artificial intelligence to drive sustainable economic growth.”

• Global Highlights: A new report from Stanford suggests the U.S. lead over China in AI is rapidly shrinking. 

• Outside Views: A new study suggests OpenAI’s models “memorized” copyrighted content.

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