Driving The Day

Today is August 27, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, DC, a bipartisan pair of lawmakers introduced a bill that would award AI scholarships to college students, while another bipartisan pair introduced legislation that would provide AI research grants to “historically black colleges or universities, tribal colleges or universities and minority-serving institutions.” Meanwhile, Elon Musk announced his support for California SB 1047, breaking with several other prominent figures in the tech industry who oppose the legislation. Lastly, Newsweek published two op-eds taking different sides in the debate over AI’s potential to address healthcare disparities.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: FCC receives more than 800 comments on AI regulation in two days.

• Around the Nation: Social platform X edits AI chatbot after state election officials warn that it spreads misinformation.

• Across the Pond: U.S. tech is holding back some AI products from Europe.

• Global Highlights: Agenda for US-China talks includes AI.

• Outside Views: Banks and accounting firms should brace for cost of AI job losses, unions warn.

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