Driving The Day

Today is March 22, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, a bipartisan pair of lawmakers introduced a bill requiring the Biden Administration to develop a plan “to prevent AI from being utilized to endanger America’s economy and national security.” Even though Republican members of Congress criticized the White House’s use of the Defense Production Act to enforce reporting requirements on some AI companies, the party is “not considering any immediate action to curtail the order,” according to a key subcommittee chair. Meanwhile, officials from 200 state, county, and local governments in the United States are coordinating on AI governance as part of a new coalition. Italy’s data privacy agency is having trouble recruiting AI experts. Lastly, the executive director of the Center for AI Policy argued the Biden Administration should devote more attention and resources to AI safety concerns, especially catastrophic risks posed by AI systems.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Why the Pentagon wants to build thousands of easily replaceable, AI-enabled drones.

• Around the Nation: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) signs a bill requiring political ads to disclose the use of artificial intelligence.

• Across the Pond: A report from a consulting firm warns against burdensome regulations on Europe’s AI industry.

• Global Highlights: China pulls ahead of the U.S. when it comes to AI talent.

• Outside Views: AI experts, officials, and survivors talk policy solutions in first ever global summit on deepfake abuse.

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