Driving The Day

Today is January 5, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, the Federal Trade Commission announced a virtual AI summit for later this month that will include individuals from academia, industry, and civil society. Meanwhile, the Securities and Exchange Commission told Apple and Disney that the companies must hold a requested shareholder vote that would require them to issue reports on their AI use. In Europe, the prospects of the EU’s AI Act may become clearer next week as Germany, France, and Italy are expected to reach a shared approach for regulating foundation models.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: AI copyright hacking exemption would boost trust, advocates say.

• Around the Nation: A bill introduced in California would require genAI companies to adhere to the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity’s standards.

• Across the Pond: EU competition chief Vestager will meet with tech CEOs in the U.S. next week.

• Global Highlights: Brazil’s electoral courts test the waters on AI regulations.

• Outside Views: The Center for Democracy and Technology argues that although the SAG-AFTRA strike is over, the AI fight in Hollywood is just beginning.

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