Driving The Day

Today is February 1, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, senators pressed social media executives over the impact their platforms have on children, though Axios notes that AI was hardly mentioned during the hearing despite being used to filter content on social media platforms. Meanwhile, the FCC announced a proposal to ban robocalls generated with AI. In states around the country, lawmakers are working to address the distribution of violent and obscene deepfakes. Finally, the EU’s antitrust chief argues consumers shouldn’t have to choose between “American or American” AI models. 

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: US accuses Chinese memory chipmaker, AI firms of aiding PLA.

• Around the Nation: A Republican bill would use AI to reduce Wisconsin's state agency workforce.

• Across the Pond: Over a third of EU firms adopt AI, bringing the EU’s digital goals into reach.

• Global Highlights: The president of Taiwan joins Pope Francis in call for regulating AI.

• Outside Views: Adobe says its war on deepfakes could help combat the fake Taylor Swift porn problem.

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