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Today is November 21, 2023, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: With Sam Altman and potentially many more OpenAI employees considering a move to Microsoft, as well as OpenAI’s board approaching Anthropic about a potential merger, some are wondering whether recent actions in the AI industry will catch the attention of antitrust regulators. In the EU, some policymakers see the turmoil at OpenAI as an additional reason to regulate the industry rather than rely on voluntary commitments. Meanwhile, negotiations over the EU’s approach to AI governance continue today, as officials will discuss three remaining areas of disagreement on the AI Act. In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) Administration issued recommendations for state agencies using AI.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: A tech research group argues the Thune-Klobuchar AI bill would force the Commerce Department to bite off more than it can chew.

• Around the Nation: For generative AI, Illinois task force seeks tech that’s ‘safe, secure, trustworthy.’

• Across the Pond: An academic argues transparency obligations for general purpose AI could shift risk from developers to consumers.

• Global Highlights: A Mexican senator is developing a plan for artificial intelligence.

• Outside Views: A Pew poll reveals Americans’ views of artificial intelligence.

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