Driving The Day

Today is January 26, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: Politico reports conservative lawmakers and groups are pushing back on the Biden Administration’s use of the Defense Production Act to regulate the most advanced AI models. The Idaho House of Representatives will vote on a proposal allowing political candidates to pursue legal action against those who distribute deepfakes of them. In Colorado, the Secretary of State announced a forthcoming legislative proposal requiring disclaimers on any political ad that includes AI. Meanwhile, the controversy around obscene AI-generated images of Taylor Swift continues to draw public and lawmaker scrutiny.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Senators explore AI in criminal investigations and prosecutions.

• Around the Nation: California lawmakers push for watermarks on AI-made photos and videos.

• Across the Pond: Why the Poles are building AI giants abroad, not at home.

• Global Highlights: Taiwan builds its own AI language model to counter China’s influence.

• Outside Views: Reason magazine asks whether facial recognition is a useful public safety tool or something sinister.

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