Driving The Day

Today is December 6, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: The incoming Trump Administration announced venture capitalist David Sacks will lead AI and crypto policy at The White House. On Capitol Hill, a bipartisan deal that would have attached a series of AI bills to must-pass legislation before the end of the year is “all but dead,” according to Politico. At the same time, several advocacy organizations urged Congress to pass legislation that would “stop the spread of non-consensual deepfakes online.” Across the pond, an internal U.K. government assessment admitted that an AI tool used for determining benefit eligibility shows bias against certain groups.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Senators introduced a bill to “limit Big Tech monopolies” in DOD cloud and AI procurement.

• Around the Nation: In the Wisconsin legislature, an AI study committee discussed its AI policy recommendations.

• Across the Pond: Politico discussed the U.K.’s plan to save the world from runaway AI.

• Global Highlights: Nvidia is collaborating with the Vietnamese government to launch a research and development center in Vietnam.

• Outside Views: The Partnership on AI and Microsoft launched a fund supporting new AI expert group.

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