Driving The Day

Today is November 20, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, a report from the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission recommended Congress fund a “Manhattan Project-like program” to achieve artificial general intelligence before China. Meanwhile, in San Francisco, the U.S. government is hosting a technical working meeting for representatives from the AI Safety Institutes of several allied countries. In Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey (D) signed legislation that includes $100 million to launch an AI hub in the state.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Anthropic eyes FedRAMP accreditation in quest to sell more AI to government.

• Around the Nation: The Federation of American Scientists published a report urging a national talent surge to recruit teachers for the AI era. 

• Across the Pond: The Tax Foundation’s European policy director critiqued a potential AI tax in Europe.

• Global Highlights: Japan lawmakers consider spending $65 billion to boost AI and chips.

• Outside Views: Kissinger on AI: Humanity “trying to wield a power it cannot possibly understand.”

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