Driving The Day

Today is July 26, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, the Biden Administration announced that federal agencies had completed every action required at the 270-day mark of President Biden’s AI executive order. At the same time, Apple agreed to follow the White House’s voluntary AI standards, which several other AI developers signed onto last year. Meanwhile, the FCC’s Democratic commissioners voted to advance a proposed rule that would require TV and radio broadcasters to label AI-generated political ads. Leading AI developer Anthropic recommended amendments to improve SB 1047, a California proposal that would regulate the most advanced AI models, which Anthropic opposes in its current form. Lastly, France's special envoy for AI announced the date for France's 2025 AI summit and argued for concrete actions on global AI regulation.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: US senator criticizes Biden administration for failing to halt sales of advanced chips to China.

• Around the Nation: California State Senator Scott Wiener defends AI bill against tech industry criticism before panel of experts.

• Across the Pond: Olympics’ AI security stokes backlash over mass surveillance.

• Global Highlights: Japan faces energy shortage as it tries to compete in global semiconductor market.

• Outside Views: The Partnership on AI argues AI needs inclusive stakeholder engagement now more than ever.

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