Driving the Day

Today is February 25, 2025, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, D.C., the Trump Administration is working on stricter rules to prevent advanced AI chips from going to China and is urging Japan and the Netherlands to follow suit. In Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) launched a DOGE Task Force, named after the Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, that will use AI to audit budgets. Across the pond, more than 1,000 musicians released a silent album in protest to potential changes to the U.K.’s copyright laws. Lastly, Nvidia sued antitrust regulators in the EU, arguing the investigation into Nvidia’s acquisition of Run:ai violated a court order “restricting [regulators’] merger powers on minor deals.”

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Some AI experts and stakeholders are concerned about potential cuts at the AI Safety Institute.

• Around the Nation: New York state expanded its “AI for good” research consortium.

• Across the Pond: The Centre for European Policy Studies published an article arguing that an AI Liability Regulation would complete the EU’s AI strategy.

• Global Highlights: Taiwan chip maker Vanguard argued President Trump's threatened tariffs could fuel inflation.

• Outside Views: An online education company filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google alleging its AI previews have taken away its web traffic and eroded the internet.

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