Driving the Day

Today is February 14, 2025, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, D.C., Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) launched a House working group to develop legislation to boost energy production and strengthen the grid as energy use for AI increases. During a U.S. House subcommittee hearing, Republican lawmakers recommended the Trump Administration implement regulations to promote “the use of AI…across the domestic manufacturing industry.” Across the pond, the EU parliament plans to begin negotiating legislation that would regulate the use of AI in the workplace.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: The founder of AI advocacy group TechTonic Justice outlined why he thinks the Trump Administration will regret embracing AI.

• Around the Nation: A bill proposed in Washington state would let state workers influence how agencies use AI.

• Across the Pond: The European Union denied dropping AI liability rules under pressure from Trump.

• Global Highlights: Apple will collaborate with Alibaba to release “censored” AI in China.

• Outside Views: Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt warned about an AI “Bin Laden scenario.”

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