Driving The Day

Today is November 15, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, the Department of Homeland Security released recommendations for how companies can safely and securely use AI in critical infrastructure. Meanwhile, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) introduced legislation that would increase penalties for AI-assisted financial crimes. Across the pond, the European Commission published the first draft of its General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, a set of guidelines to help AI model providers ensure they are complying with the EU’s AI Act before final, harmonized rules are published.  

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: A major tech industry association sent its policy recommendations to the Trump transition team.

• Around the Nation: The Kentucky legislature’s AI Task Force co-chair discussed artificial intelligence's evolving challenges.

• Across the Pond: AI impacted U.S. elections more than U.K., French, and EU elections, according to new research.

• Global Highlights: Cheap, clean energy is transforming Paraguay into the Silicon Valley of South America.

• Outside Views: The Centre for Emerging Technology and Security published a report on AI influence in the U.S. presidential election.

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