Driving The Day

Today is February 26, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In the Middle East, the U.S. military is using AI to identify air strike targets, according to an official with U.S. Central Command. The National Governors Association discussed AI governance with VC investor Marc Andreessen at their winter meeting. Meanwhile, Microsoft launched a set of “AI Access Principles,” which the company believes will help cultivate competition in the AI industry. Lastly, Ross Douthat, a columnist for The New York Times, discussed his concerns over the prospect of “woke A.I.”

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Sen. Maria Cantwell and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm discussed how government & the private sector can partner on AI innovation.

• Around the Nation: A committee in the South Dakota House killed a bill to require disclaimers on election deepfakes. 

• Across the Pond: Instagram owner Meta forms team to stop AI from tricking EU voters.

• Global Highlights: Brookings asks if the UN should govern global AI.

• Outside Views: AI boom sparks concern over Big Tech’s water consumption.

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