Driving The Day

Today is March 1, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced legislation aiming to position the U.S. as a leader in setting international standards for emerging technologies like AI. Meanwhile, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) is confident civil rights issues will be “brought to the table” as the Senate works on AI legislation. In Florida, a bill requiring disclaimers on political ads created with AI passed the legislature and now awaits the governor’s signature. In Louisiana, a proposed bill would require individuals to register with the secretary of state if they make an AI foundation model available for use in the state.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: DOE seeks information on AI uses for climate change mitigation, grid resilience.

• Around the Nation: AI makes its way into North Carolina governor’s race.

• Across the Pond: U.K. government clears U.S. firm to buy its biggest semiconductor site.

• Global Highlights: Zuckerberg seeks greater chip cooperation with South Korea's Samsung.

• Outside Views: A D.C. think tank discusses its views on work in the age of AI.

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