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Aug 20: AI Policy and Stakeholder Tracking Report
Driving The Day
Today is August 20, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: The Democratic Party approved a policy platform at the Democratic National Convention that includes a section outlining the party’s approach to AI policy and a section discussing data privacy. Fast Company suggests the tech industry is lobbying California Gov. Gavin Newsom to persuade him to veto SB 1047, a bill that would regulate the most advanced AI models, should it reach his desk. Lastly, an expert argued AI could accelerate efforts to develop commercial fusion technology, providing “a clean, safe and virtually limitless energy source.”
In this issue:
Washington in Focus: Trump posts fake AI images of Taylor Swift and Swifties, falsely suggesting he has the singer’s support.
Around the Nation: Politico reported that AI initiatives would get $40M annually in draft California journalism bill agreement.
Across the Pond: An expert recommends how the U.K. can avoid missing out on the coming AI boom.
Global Highlights: An overseas operation is the likely culprit behind an AI bot network trying to influence a defamation trial involving an Australian politician.
Outside Views: Foreign Policy asks whether AI can give the United States an edge in the race for critical minerals.
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