Driving The Day

Today is November 7, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: The reelection of former President Donald Trump continued to dominate news and stakeholder conversations around AI. Experts discussed whether the incoming administration would increase energy production for AI, whether Silicon Valley will try to win Trump’s favor, what the administration may do about the AI-defense ecosystem, and more. Meanwhile, a pair of researchers argued the U.S., not China, “must win the global open source AI race,” and two policy advocates made a case for the importance of media literacy during the age of AI.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Anthropic's Claude AI models are now available for US defense agencies. 

• Around the Nation: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) traveled to the United Kingdom to discuss collaboration between his state and the U.K. on AI and other issues.  

• Across the Pond: An EU advisory body called for transparent approach to AI in public services.

• Global Highlights: Australian lawyers say businesses are still confused about AI privacy compliance. 

• Outside Views: The Czech Republic’s religious freedom ambassador discussed how AI advances and threatens religious freedom.

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