Driving The Day

Today is June 26, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, business and advertising groups criticized the latest version of a major federal data privacy proposal being considered on Capitol Hill. In California, Meta expressed opposition to SB 1047, which would heavily regulate the most advanced AI models. Meanwhile, Bloomberg highlighted state lawmakers’ growing interest in AI regulation for the healthcare industry, especially the use of AI by insurers to “expedite coverage decisions.” In Germany, the country’s top competition watchdog warned AI could accelerate antitrust concerns in the tech industry. Lastly, Google’s President of Global Affairs praised the federal government’s approach to AI regulation and recommended seven principles for lawmakers to consider as they craft AI policy.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum call out lack of AI safeguards.

• Around the Nation: NC Senate gives initial approval to bill addressing AI use in elections.

• Across the Pond: U.K. needs system for recording AI misuse and malfunctions, thinktank says.

• Global Highlights: Israel to build supercomputer to keep pace in global AI race.

• Outside Views: AI dataset licensing companies form trade group.

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