Driving The Day

Today is June 27, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, the House Energy and Commerce Committee canceled a markup that would have included a bipartisan federal data privacy bill. The legislation has faced criticism from business groups, civil society groups, and House Republican leadership. Meanwhile, FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel pressed telecommunications companies to explain how they’re combatting deepfake political robocalls. Lastly, Andreessen Horowitz, a venture capital firm, started an online campaign expressing opposition to California SB 1047, which would regulate advanced AI models in the state.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: A new Department of Homeland Security report calls out the double-edged potential of artificial intelligence to bolster and jeopardize U.S. biosecurity.

• Around the Nation: TechCrunch argues the fate of generative AI is in the courts’ hands.

• Across the Pond: Europe is at risk of over-restricting AI and falling behind U.S. and China, Dutch prince says.

• Global Highlights: A report finds that the U.S. tops world ratings for AI preparedness, while China, Russia and Iran lag in key measures.

• Outside Views: Time magazine signs a multi-year deal with OpenAI.

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