Driving The Day

Today is November 16, 2023, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI), who chairs the House select committee on China, introduced a bill that would establish an AI working group for an alliance of western nations that coordinate their intelligence activities, known as Five Eyes. Meanwhile, a trade association representing the telemedicine industry wants to avoid a patchwork of AI rules across U.S. states, according to its newly released AI recommendations. In the EU, the prospect of special regulations targeting foundation models has exposed diverging interests between foundation model developers and companies making AI applications. 

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: FCC votes to launch an inquiry into AI’s impact on robocalls and robotexts.

• Around the Nation: Baltimore City seeks to regulate facial recognition technology.

• Across the Pond: An EU AI research institute official argues for regulating AI foundation models.

• Global Highlights: Biden and Xi agreed to a dialogue on artificial intelligence.

• Outside Views: Several popular AI products flagged as unsafe for kids by Common Sense Media.

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