Driving The Day

Today is December 19, 2023, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) introduced a bill that would regulate the use of AI in the financial industry, including the use of deepfakes “to illegally manipulate markets or to engage in securities fraud.” A new report predicts AI and data privacy will draw significant attention from state lawmakers in 2024. Meanwhile, OpenAI announced a new safety framework that gives its board of directors the power to overturn decisions made by the CEO.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services maintains the deadline for AI transparency requirements in its new tech certification rule.

• Around the Nation: L.L. Bean tips the scales in a state privacy fight.

• Across the Pond: Up to 6 European Union member states are putting the brakes on AI rules.

• Global Highlights: Pakistan’s former leader Imran Khan uses AI to campaign from behind bars.

• Outside Views: A McKinsey report argues Black workers face a higher risk of job loss due to AI automation.

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