Driving The Day

Today is July 17, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, Bloomberg reports the Biden Administration is considering implementing even stricter export rules intended to stop foreign companies from supplying China with advanced computer chips. Meanwhile, allies of former President Donald Trump are working on an AI executive order that would include “a series of ‘Manhattan Projects’ to develop military technology.” Despite expectations that the King's Speech might include an AI bill proposal, the new U.K. Labour government stopped short of introducing legislation and instead only announced its intention to eventually regulate powerful AI models. Lastly, several media outlets are reporting on the growing list of tech industry billionaires endorsing former President Trump’s candidacy.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Former President Trump complained that Taiwan took the U.S.’s semiconductor business.

• Around the Nation: Federal judge said Workday must face bias lawsuit over its AI screening software.

• Across the Pond: A think tank fellow urged the EU to spearhead global standards addressing the use of AI in warfare.

• Global Highlights: U.S.-Singapore boost artificial intelligence ties, after Singapore made an earlier agreement with China.

• Outside Views: The Wall Street Journal interviewed the economist who thinks AI will help, not hurt the middle class.

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