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Aug 16: AI Policy and Stakeholder Tracking Report

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Today is August 16, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: California SB 1047, a highly-debated bill that would regulate the most advanced AI models, was passed out of committee with amendments meant to appease its tech industry critics. However, a group of Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives are urging California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) to veto the legislation. In Australia, the government issued a policy regulating the use of AI in government, which includes a requirement that government agencies publicly disclose their “approach to AI adoption and use.”

In this issue:

  • Washington in Focus: U.S., Australia, UK reach major defense tech sharing agreement.

  • Around the Nation: San Antonio mulls AI surveillance camera pilot downtown.

  • Across the Pond: Norway's wealth fund says companies need more AI competency at board level.

  • Global Highlights: Russian 10-year defense plan includes dedicated section on AI.

  • Outside Views: A pair of analysts warn not to let generative AI distract from the real election risks in tech.

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