Driving The Day

Today is May 29, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, Republican-appointed FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr criticized an FCC proposal to require disclosure notices when political ads on radio or TV use AI-generated content. Meanwhile, former U.S. Attorney General William Barr wrote an op-ed demanding antitrust officials “carefully monitor and, where necessary, police the investments and partnerships that Big Tech is using to tighten its grip over AI.” Across the pond, the European Commission announced the structure of its AI Office, which will “play a key role in the implementation of the AI Act.” Lastly, think tank experts and stakeholders from civil society groups discussed their perspectives on Majority Leader Schumer’s AI roadmap.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Public Citizen released a report on the influx of AI lobbying in Washington.

• Around the Nation: Artists urge California lawmakers to protect work, jobs from AI.

• Across the Pond: European Commission should invest more in AI, auditors say.

• Global Highlights: China’s $47.5 billion chip fund will likely focus on AI amid U.S. export curbs, NYU professor says.

• Outside Views: RAND proposes a plan for “managing extreme AI risks amid rapid progress.”

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