Driving the Day

Today is March 3, 2025, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, a bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation that would ban the use of DeepSeek’s AI on federal government devices and networks. In California, state Sen. Scott Wiener, whose SB 1047 was vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last year, introduced a “pared-down version” of his AI safety bill. Lastly, The Wall Street Journal suggested Chinese buyers are gaining access to Nvidia’s powerful new Blackwell AI chips, despite export controls.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: The Atlantic published an article discussing “the complicated relationship between Sam Altman and Donald Trump.”

• Around the Nation: Montana lawmakers are considering a set of bills to create a “narrow, detailed” approach to AI regulation.

• Across the Pond: The healthcare industry in Europe is still trying to understand how the EU’s AI Act will apply to them.

• Global Highlights: China tells its AI leaders to avoid US travel over security concerns.

• Outside Views: Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian thinks AI should moderate social media.

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