Driving the Day

Today is February 3, 2025, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang discussed DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough and tightening AI chip export restrictions during a White House discussion on Friday. Meanwhile, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) urged Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick to tighten AI chip export restrictions, blaming corporate lobbying for loopholes that let DeepSeek acquire Nvidia chips. In Texas, Governor Greg Abbott (R) banned the use of Chinese AI and social media apps on government devices. Across the pond, the U.K. announced it will criminalize AI-generated child sexual abuse material.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: A Forbes contributor discussed how H-1B and immigration restrictions could “doom” Trump’s AI plans.

• Around the Nation: Bloomberg Law published an article discussing the potential regulatory speed bumps facing data center development in Virginia.

• Across the Pond: The EU kicked off enforcement of the AI Act as the first batch of restrictions entered into force on Sunday.

• Global Highlights: Taiwan banned government departments from using DeepSeek AI. 

• Outside Views: Tech Policy Press published an article recommending a collaborative, global effort to combat hiring bias caused by AI tools.

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