Driving The Day

Today is July 9, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA) introduced legislation that would regulate the use of AI robocalls. Meanwhile, the Federal Trade Commission took action against a tech company for making false claims about its AI content moderation capabilities. Lastly, a tech consultant writing for the Center for European Policy Analysis warns Europeans they must increase security around their semiconductor industry to guard against China’s espionage efforts.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: FTC and FCC officials testified before U.S. House subcommittees today.

• Around the Nation: Utah’s new Office of Artificial Intelligence will first focus on mental health care and AI.

• Across the Pond: According to EY, more than two out of three employees in Europe fear job losses due to artificial intelligence.

• Global Highlights: As Brazil debates an AI bill, calls for facial recognition bans emerge.

• Outside Views: Actor Nicolas Cage is terrified about AI’s influence on Hollywood: “They’re just going to steal my body and do whatever they want with it.”

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