Driving The Day

Today is November 18, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: During the APEC summit in Peru, President Joe Biden and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping reached an agreement to ensure AI is not used to control nuclear weapons systems in their countries. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump suggested America would need to achieve energy dominance to “win the A.I. arms race with China” in his announcement of North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) for Interior Secretary. Lastly, the Oklahoma state insurance commissioner issued guidance for companies using AI in the insurance sector.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: U.S. defense agencies, industry expands AI use with tech companies’ backing.

• Around the Nation: After passing a few AI laws in 2024, Idaho's legislature might have more in store next session.

• Across the Pond: Meta is rolling out AI features for its augmented reality glasses in Europe after “diligently working to ensure that Ray-Ban Meta glasses comply with Europe’s complex regulatory system.”

• Global Highlights: The Australian Strategic Policy Institute published a blog post urging the Australian government to act on AI bioweapon threats.

• Outside Views: The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists asked what will be the impact of AI on the bioweapons treaty?

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