Driving The Day

Today is May 22, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, the Federal Communications Commission is considering a proposal that would require disclosures on campaign ads made with AI that appear “on broadcast television, radio and cable.” Despite increased attention around the use of AI voice replicas and proposals in Congress intended to address the issue, Politico suggests “it’s not clear that the bills have any kind of path to the floor of either chamber.” In New York, a state senate committee advanced legislation that would require AI chatbots to display warnings that their responses could be inaccurate or inappropriate. Lastly, polling from an AI advocacy organization suggests Americans are concerned about GPT-4o and OpenAI’s decision to disband its Superalignment safety team.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: As Congress considers sunsetting Section 230’s liability shield for tech companies, Axios suggests AI is shaking up the debate.

• Around the Nation: In a novel case, the U.S. government charges a man with making child sex abuse images with AI.

• Across the Pond: Bank of Italy warns against AI-powered fake videos.

• Global Highlights: India’s election sees it all: AI, deepfakes, and social media influencers.

• Outside Views: A professor argues the AI safety community exists, but its impact is uncertain.

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