Driving the Day

Today is March 26, 2025, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, the U.S. Senate confirmed Michael Kratsios as director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. Meanwhile, the U.S. Commerce Department blacklisted more than 50 Chinese companies from receiving U.S. exports, suggesting several of the companies were involved in developing advanced AI technologies. Politico discussed the latest AI-related legislative proposals in the California legislature, including efforts by lawmakers to regulate electricity and water usage at AI data centers.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Bloomberg Law discussed how the Trump Administration’s approach to disparate impact theory will impact AI bias claims.

• Around the Nation: Montana lawmakers discussed legislation that would require disclosure requirements for AI used in elections.

• Across the Pond: EU Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen stated the European Commission is planning a Chips Act 2.0.

• Global Highlights: TechCrunch reported on a leaked dataset that reveals how the Chinese government uses AI to censor sensitive content.

• Outside Views: Fast Company highlighted the Midas Project, an organization that monitors AI firm’s changes to their safety policies.

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