Driving The Day

Today is December 10, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients suggested there will be an AI-related policy announcement before President Biden leaves office. Meanwhile, the U.S. House of Representatives’ bipartisan AI task force will soon release a report featuring “very detailed” policy recommendations, according to task force chair Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA). Finally, several labor, social justice, privacy, and consumer advocacy organizations sent a joint letter to Colorado policymakers recommending how the state should implement SB 205, an AI bill focused on algorithmic discrimination signed into law this year.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Congress to require rundown from DOD on approvals and deployments of autonomous weapons. 

• Around the Nation: A California anti-bias AI bill is expected to return in 2025 with broad scope. 

• Across the Pond: Paul McCartney warns AI “could take over” as U.K. debates copyright laws.

• Global Highlights: South Korea’s AI regulatory bill has been delayed amid political turmoil.

• Outside Views: A professor argues widespread misuse of AI technology is harming students.

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