Driving The Day

Today is January 17, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: The chairman of the Federal Election Commission expects the agency to decide by early summer if there should be a potential rule change covering the use of AI in elections. In New York, state regulators issued guidance instructing insurance companies to avoid discrimination when using AI tools. Across the Pacific, the Australian government is taking what some call a “lighter touch” to AI regulation, implementing voluntary standards and considering requirements around testing and transparency. Meanwhile, the Chinese government proposed guidelines it hopes will lead to dozens of “national and industry-wide standards” for the AI industry.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: OpenAI is working with US military on cybersecurity tools.

• Around the Nation: Some believe California’s tech dominance may be challenged by AI initiatives in New York and New Jersey.

• Across the Pond: Microsoft’s CEO defends his company’s partnership with OpenAI against scrutiny from EU and U.K. regulators.

• Global Highlights: Philippines to propose ASEAN AI regulatory framework, house speaker says.

• Outside Views: OpenAI doesn’t want to train on New York Times data after lawsuit, Altman says.

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