Driving The Day

Today is January 4, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, U.S. Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) is requesting information from the FDA on how the agency will be regulating AI, and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) argues for new rules requiring “active worker participation” when a company considers using AI to automate part of its operations. In California, a state senator introduced legislation to restrict state employees from using AI companies that fail certain ethics standards. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who worries about the impact AI could have on jobs, intends to make AI a major focus of Italy’s G7 presidency this year.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Experts say AI watermarking should be adopted quickly, even though it could be exploited by bad actors to spread misinformation.

• Around the Nation: As AI-powered robotaxis hit city streets, local officials often have little power over them.

• Across the Pond: An AI company CEO who advised the EU on the AI Act provides his thoughts on the proposed legislation.

• Global Highlights: A think tank fellow discusses how India should regulate AI.

• Outside Views: Daniel Castro from the Center for Data Innovation offers ten principles for regulation that he argues do not harm AI innovation.

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