Driving The Day

Today is November 21, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, the U.S. Department of Commerce is racing to commit the remaining CHIPS Act funds to projects before the Trump Administration takes control. In Massachusetts, a federal judge approved a $2.2 million settlement in a class action lawsuit against a company accused of allegedly using a discriminatory algorithm to screen rental applicants. Lastly, Stanford University’s Human-Centered AI research institute released a “global AI power ranking” that places the U.S. first and China second “on key indicators including research papers, private investment, patents, and more.”

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Nvidia’s Jensen Huang pledges to “comply fully” with Trump trade policies.

• Around the Nation: CNBC discussed how it believes AI regulation in California, Colorado and beyond could threaten U.S. tech dominance.

• Across the Pond: Ireland’s privacy watchdog is awaiting clarity from the EU on how the union’s privacy rules apply to AI.

• Global Highlights: Bank of Japan governor warns AI could bring new financial stability risks.

• Outside Views: The Washington Post reported AI’s hunger for electric power is threatening U.S. climate goals.

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