Driving The Day

Today is November 13, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, the Securities and Exchange Commission urged companies to ensure they have a legitimate basis for any AI-related claims they make in year-end reports. Meanwhile, OpenAI wants the U.S. to work with its allies to collaboratively develop the infrastructure needed to compete against China in AI. In Brussels, the nominee for one of the top tech regulator roles in the EU argued she wants “Europe to become an AI continent.”

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Roll Call discussed the prospects for Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s AI roadmap.

• Around the Nation: State workforces in the “zero to one phase” with AI, officials say.

• Across the Pond: As the EU develops compliance guidance for its AI Act, it asks for input on banned uses of AI.

• Global Highlights: A United Nations AI official explained why she does not want an international agency for AI.

• Outside Views: An industry association discusses the use of AI in the banking sector.

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