Driving The Day

Today is August 15, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule prohibiting businesses from buying, creating, or selling fake reviews, including AI-generated reviews. Meanwhile, Axios discussed Congressional efforts to address the AI industry’s impact on the climate, including a Senate proposal that would establish a voluntary system for companies to report their climate impact. Lastly, The Washington Post published an article on deepfake detection tools, noting that the “detectors have significant flaws.”

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: CFTC wants to transform enforcement work through AI and data “marathon.”

• Around the Nation: Michigan reminds insurers using AI to comply with law.

• Across the Pond: AI deepfakes of UK Prime Minister and Royals exploited in Facebook crypto scams.

• Global Highlights: A Chinese self-driving start-up is about to go public in the U.S.

• Outside Views: AI defense systems may be closer than many believe.

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