Driving The Day

Today is December 12, 2023, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: Days after a political agreement was reached on the EU’s AI Act, French President Emmanuel Macron is criticizing the agreement and the European Commission stated it will have the power to update AI Act rules over time to "keep pace with developments.” In Washington, the Government Accountability Office revealed that 12 federal agencies have not fully implemented the AI requirements outlined in federal law and executive orders. In Florida, a proposed bill would require political ads made with generative AI to include a disclaimer.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) introduced a bill that would require federal agencies using AI to have a civil rights office "focused on combatting AI bias and discrimination."

• Around the Nation: AI could unlock value in state and local government data, but at what cost?

• Across the Pond: The U.K.’s financial regulator argues there is no rush to write bespoke rules for AI in finance.

• Global Highlights: Pentagon alarmed by Chinese rush for 'intelligentized' warfare, but experts warn about over-reliance on AI.

• Outside Views: Unions are winning protections as AI-powered workplaces grow.

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