Driving The Day

Today is January 11, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, U.S. senators expressed concern over AI’s potential impact on journalism as legislators from both parties argued generative AI developers should compensate media organizations. Meanwhile, a bipartisan group of members of Congress introduced a bill requiring federal agencies using AI to adhere to certain guidelines. In Tennessee, Gov. Bill Lee announced legislation that would restrict the use of AI tools to replicate an artist’s voice. 

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with House Speaker Mike Johnson today. 

• Around the Nation: A bill proposed by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey would provide $25 million for investment in emerging tech and AI.

• Across the Pond: Euronews discusses the impact the EU's AI Act could have on jobs.

• Global Highlights: On the ballot in Taiwan: The global microchip supply chain.

• Outside Views: Thousands of AI experts are torn about what they’ve created, new study finds.

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