Driving The Day

Today is July 22, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: Several publications examined Vice President Kamala Harris’ record on tech issues, including her support for AI regulation. Axios outlined Congress’ tech agenda items ahead of August recess, which potentially include a Senate committee markup on AI bills. Meanwhile, Nvidia is developing “a version of its new flagship AI chips for the China market” to comply with U.S. export rules. Lastly, two former Biden Administration tech advisers argue former President Trump’s promise to repeal President Biden’s AI executive order would “unleash an already out of control industry.”

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: A think tank fellow discusses the Hickenlooper AI auditing bill and the expanding role of the Commerce Department in AI policy.

• Around the Nation: California Civil Rights Council weighs rules to prevent AI discrimination in hiring, employment. 

• Across the Pond: EU falling short of digital transformation goals, new report finds.

• Global Highlights: A podcast examines the all-out race for AI domination between the US and China.

• Outside Views: Stanford’s Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence center assesses AI’s impact on Black Americans.

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