Driving The Day

Today is May 15, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) AI working group released their roadmap for AI governance. Schumer expects some individual AI bills to pass the Senate by the end of the year but doesn’t think comprehensive legislation is possible. Meanwhile, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced his opposition to a bill under consideration in the Senate Rules Committee that would prohibit “the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create deceptive content about federal candidates to influence elections.” Lastly, Politico examined Connecticut and Colorado lawmakers’ respective efforts to establish wide-ranging AI rules for their states.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Various organizations weigh in on Majority Leader Schumer’s AI proposal.

• Around the Nation: Michigan Senate passes bill for data center tax breaks.

• Across the Pond: The European Central Bank calls for monitoring and possible regulation of AI in finance.

• Global Highlights: U.S. labels AI talks with China “candid and constructive.”

• Outside Views: Brookings researchers argue OpenAI’s Sora hurts the creative industries.

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