Driving the Day

Today is January 30, 2025, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, D.C., the Trump Administration’s nominee for Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, expressed support for tariffs as an additional measure to prevent American AI technology from reaching China. He also argued technology from Meta and Nvidia were used by Chinese AI company DeepSeek to train its latest AI models, suggesting this cannot happen again. In Illinois, the state AI task force released a report with recommendations for state lawmakers. Across the pond, British officials are assessing DeepSeek’s national security risks, while Ireland’s Data Protection Commission joined Italian regulators in asking DeepSeek about its data protection practices.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Trump Administration officials are discussing tightening curbs on Nvidia's China sales.

• Around the Nation: In New York, lawmakers are questioning a $90 million request from Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) to fund an AI supercomputer facility.

• Across the Pond: Workers from creative industries in Europe met with EU officials to discuss issues including generative AI.

• Global Highlights: Senior officials in Taiwan are having emergency discussions to prepare for Trump chip tariffs.

• Outside Views: Experts discussed how AI is reshaping copyright law and what it means for the news industry.

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