Driving The Day

Today is July 29, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, the National Institute of Standards and Technology released several guidance documents intended to help AI companies mitigate AI risks. In San Francisco, FTC Chair Lina Khan expressed her support for open-source AI at an event hosted by Y Combinator, a startup incubator advocating for the interests of AI startups over large tech companies. Axios suggested Vice President Kamala Harris could be a “slightly friendlier face than Joe Biden” for the tech industry. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is facing scrutiny for retweeting a video that included an AI-generated version of Vice President Kamala Harris. Lastly, video game performers will go on strike this week after negotiations with game studios stalled due to disagreement on the use of AI in game development.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Leading tech advocacy and industry groups call on Congress to authorize U.S. AI Safety Institute.

• Around the Nation: New Yorkers immediately protest new AI-based weapons detectors on subways.

• Across the Pond: Europe is pumping billions into new military tech.

• Global Highlights: China reacts to Sam Altman's AI arms race warning.

• Outside Views: Robots sacked and screenings shut down: a new movement of luddites is rising up against AI.

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