Driving The Day

Today is December 15, 2023, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, the National Defense Authorization Act, which passed both chambers of Congress this week and is headed to President Biden’s desk, includes some AI provisions. Meanwhile, several healthcare companies agreed to comply with the White House’s voluntary AI commitments. Pope Francis wants a global treaty on AI, but U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) argues the U.S. still needs to address AI regulation at the national level before it will be ready to work on a global treaty. New bills in the Washington and New York state legislatures would address the potential for AI to cause discrimination.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen states US will examine AI’s risks to financial stability.

• Around the Nation: Two Supreme Court cases could shape the future of AI and content moderation.

• Across the Pond: An AI chatbot got election info wrong 30 percent of time, European study finds.

• Global Highlights: The U.S. is leading "AI for good" push at UN.

• Outside Views: Andreessen Horowitz says it will donate to political candidates.

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