Driving the Day

Today is March 10, 2025, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: Tech industry representatives cautioned the Trump Administration against downsizing the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Meanwhile, several civil society organizations urged the Administration to keep requiring federal agencies to publish AI use case inventories. In Texas, an AI anti-bias bill in the state legislature introduced by a Republican is facing scrutiny from other Republicans who are concerned the legislation advances a diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: The Justice Department revised its proposal for breaking up Google, suggesting the company can keep its investment in AI company Anthropic.

• Around the Nation: States are providing incentives and loosening laws to attract power plants as large technology companies race to build their own power projects.

• Across the Pond: The U.K. government announced an overhaul in how it funds AI projects, shifting to a “start-up mindset” in its new approach.

• Global Highlights: China's top universities are expanding enrollment to boost the nation’s capabilities in AI.

• Outside Views: Signal president Meredith Whittaker warned agentic AI bots threaten user privacy.

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