Driving The Day

Today is June 11, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, the Biden Administration may try to block China’s access to a new type of AI chip architecture. Meanwhile, Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) and Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced a bill that would establish standards for federal agencies purchasing AI systems, while some lawmakers on Capitol Hill are planning to push for regulations that address the existential risk posed by AI. Meanwhile, the Dallas Morning News urged Texas state lawmakers to implement AI regulations that protect consumers, while The Federalist praised the state’s lawmakers for spending time studying AI before regulating. Lastly, a top official in the United Arab Emirates argued the U.S. government is right to be concerned that China may gain access to advanced AI chips exported to the Middle East.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Nancy Mace invites Scarlett Johansson to testify on OpenAI’s ChatGPT assistant ‘Sky.’

• Around the Nation: Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen warned legislation proposed in California would harm the AI industry.

• Across the Pond: There’s an AI candidate running for Parliament in the U.K.

• Global Highlights: Argentinian President Javier Milei pitches his country as a low-regulation AI hub.

• Outside Views: A think tank fellow discusses what he calls “the economics of AI and the impending robot takeover.

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