Driving The Day

Today is June 4, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, the chairman of the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) argues a proposed FCC rule on AI-generated campaign ads would conflict with the FEC’s work on AI election issues. On Capitol Hill, the Joint Economic Committee is holding a hearing to examine AI’s impact on economic growth, public governance, and the workforce. The Center for Democracy and Technology endorsed the DEFIANCE Act, federal legislation that would give victims of intimate deepfakes the ability to take legal action against creators. Lastly, Microsoft reported Russian “influence actors” are sowing AI-generated disinformation about the 2024 Paris Olympics.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: The Department of Commerce received dozens of public comments on drafts of AI-related documents, including from the Partnership on AI and Public Knowledge.

• Around the Nation: An advocacy organization argues facial recognition technology should not be used on school campuses.

• Across the Pond: Sweden wants to let police use facial recognition technology.

• Global Highlights: Indonesian government encourages ethical AI to tackle deepfakes.

• Outside Views: OpenAI insiders warn of a “reckless” race for dominance.

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