Driving the Day

Today is March 4, 2025, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, President Trump announced that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company will invest $100 million to build new chipmaking plants in the U.S. In California, a major labor group is supporting bills that would regulate the way AI surveillance tools can be used in the workplace. In China, AI is expected to be a major issue of discussion as the country’s legislature convenes for its annual meeting.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Democracy Forward requested records on DOGE’s reported AI use.

• Around the Nation: Lawmakers in Rhode Island introduced legislation that would regulate AI liability.

• Across the Pond: Euractiv described the “quiet before the storm” as Brussels awaits the third draft of the code of practice for general-purpose AI models.

• Global Highlights: Lawmakers in Kazakhstan introduced a bill that would require human oversight of all AI systems.

• Outside Views: An official for an AI advocacy organization discussed how he believes the emerging market for AI training data is eroding Big Tech’s “fair use” copyright defense.

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