Driving The Day

Today is March 29, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: An FEC Commissioner argued any new regulations from the agency to combat election deepfakes would be limited in scope to instances of “candidate-on-candidate” bad actions perpetrated with AI tech, unless Congress expands the agency’s authority. Five states, meanwhile, have enacted new laws this year restricting election deepfakes, with several other states considering similar bills. In New York City, an AI chatbot rolled out by the city government to help business owners is advising them to violate the law.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: White House officials meet with state and local leaders on AI governance.

• Around the Nation: NYC will test AI gun detectors on the subway, though the supplier of the tech is under FTC and SEC investigation.

• Across the Pond: The CEO of the Chamber of Progress argues U.S. policymakers should not be taking their cues from the EU.

• Global Highlights: A U.S. scholar advocates for more China-U.S. cooperation on AI.

• Outside Views: The Washington Post reports on AI hustlers stealing women’s faces to put in ads and the lack of legal recourse available to victims.

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