Driving The Day

Today is March 11, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo argued the government will “do whatever it takes” to keep sophisticated technologies like AI chips out of China’s hands. Meanwhile, in a State Department-commissioned report, researchers labeled AI an “extinction-level threat” and recommended the government rapidly adopt strict new rules. Politico suggests negotiations on the global AI treaty by the Council of Europe are hanging “by a thread” as the U.S. and other countries push for private sector exemptions. In California, the state’s privacy watchdog voted to advance proposed rules covering the use of automated decision making tools. Lastly, AI startups and investors are expressing concerns about who controls a Biden Administration-backed coalition setting up a system for reviewing AI systems used in healthcare.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Civil rights commissioner slams DOJ and HUD absence at facial recognition briefing.

• Around the Nation: Nvidia is sued by authors over AI use of copyrighted works.

• Across the Pond: A trade association representing several major tech companies submitted an official response to the EU outlining its view on AI competition in Europe.

• Global Highlights: A legal expert argues geopolitics gets in the way of global AI regulation.

• Outside Views: A Brookings podcast dives into the future of AI governance.

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