Driving The Day

Today is May 28, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In California, several AI bills passed their chambers of origin without debate and will now be considered by the other chamber. Across the pond, some EU stakeholders are concerned that the staffing of the AI Office, which is responsible for implementing the AI Act, is going too slowly. Meanwhile, South Korea and Malaysia announced plans for multi-billion dollar investments in their semiconductor industries. Lastly, the Associated Press explored the U.S. intelligence community’s use of AI tools.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: NIST would ‘have to consider’ workforce reductions if a proposed appropriations cut goes through. 

• Around the Nation: Arizona secretary of state warns AI could be a ‘magnifier’ of disinformation ahead of election.

• Across the Pond: The next European Parliament must decide whether to continue advancing new AI liability rules.

• Global Highlights: China’s betting nearly $48 billion on renewed chip tech plan.

• Outside Views: Semafor explains how AI companies are freezing out partisan media.

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