Driving The Day

Today is May 10, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced a bill that would establish cooperation between the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand “to develop and coordinate an artificial intelligence initiative.” Meanwhile, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff released a report detailing recommendations for AI governance. TechNet, an industry group representing tech companies such as OpenAI, Sequoia, and Apple, is challenging a wave of AI bills in state legislatures. Across the pond, the U.K.’s AI Safety Institute released a testing platform to improve safety evaluations of AI technology. Lastly, the Chilean government submitted an AI regulation bill to its legislature modeled on the EU’s AI Act.

In this issue:

Washington in Focus: CISA head Jen Easterly warned “AI will exacerbate the threats of cyberattacks” by enabling more people to become cybercriminals.

Around the Nation: Georgia officials are developing an “innovation lab” where AI and other technologies can be used to address “agency challenges.”

Across the Pond: A U.K. Minister urged the U.K. government to take a slow approach to AI regulation, stating there is a “real advantage to waiting for the right moment” to avoid “legislating too narrowly.”

Global Highlights: Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower stated it has the authority to punish employers found to be using AI to discriminate during the hiring process.

Outside Views: A group of Harvard business professors suggested businesses self-regulate on AI ahead of coming government intervention.

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