Driving The Day

Today is November 5, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: Axios discussed the post-election landscape for federal AI policymaking, arguing the White House and Congress will struggle to find “common ground.” Meta announced it will now allow the U.S. government to use its AI models for military purposes, which the company hopes will “promote global security and help establish the U.S. in the global race for AI leadership.” At the same time, Scale AI discussed a new large language model for military and national security officials that it fine-tuned on top of Meta’s Llama 3 model. Lastly, a policy expert highlighted what he believes are “Napster’s lessons for the AI age,” which includes a recommendation that the creative and tech industries find ways to collaborate.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: One year later, the Brookings Institution reviews whether President Biden’s AI Executive Order delivered on its promises.

• Around the Nation: TechTarget published a state-by-state guide to AI laws in the U.S.

• Across the Pond: The U.K. government’s experimental AI chatbot will help people set up small businesses and find support.

• Global Highlights: Japan’s patent office is considering revising IP laws in response to AI.

• Outside Views: Newsweek discussed what it means that this is the first AI election in the United States.

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