Driving The Day

Today is November 19, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: Axios discussed how Elon Musk might influence AI policy in the Trump Administration, pointing out that Musk is concerned with both the existential risk posed by AI and freedom of speech as it relates to AI chatbots. Across the pond, U.K. competition regulators announced Google’s partnership with AI developer Anthropic would not be investigated on antitrust grounds. Lastly, the MIT Technology Review published an article discussing law enforcement’s growing interest in AI-powered tools.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office banned staff from using generative AI, according to Wired.

• Around the Nation: OpenAI's Sam Altman becomes latest tech executive involved in San Francisco government.

• Across the Pond: The U.K. government announced prize funding for entrepreneurs pursuing clean energy solutions with the help of AI.

• Global Highlights: China’s chip advances stall as US curbs hit Huawei AI product.

• Outside Views: AI cloning of celebrity voices is outpacing the law, experts warn.

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