Driving the Day

Today is May 5, 2025, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) is working on legislation to prevent AI chips from being smuggled to China by requiring companies to track the chips’ locations after their sale. Meanwhile, a new report from the Hoover Institution suggested the U.S. may be losing its advantage in AI talent, while former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and technology analyst Selina Xu warned in The New York Times that Chinese tech is starting to pull ahead. Across the pond, U.K. ministers are reconsidering a proposed opt-out system for addressing the use of copyrighted materials for training data.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: A U.S. judicial panel advanced a proposal to regulate AI-generated evidence.

• Around the Nation: New York City is considering using AI to detect crimes on the subway.

• Across the Pond: The EU promises to protect foreign scientists that relocate to the EU.

• Global Highlights: The United Arab Emirates rolled out AI for schools.

• Outside Views: Variety published an article suggesting copyrighting AI-assisted film and TV could get complicated.

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