Driving The Day

Today is October 10, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced a bill that would require the Department of Defense to conduct risk assessments on its AI use cases, while Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) penned an op-ed arguing Congress should address AI deepfakes. Meanwhile, Newsweek published op-eds taking opposite positions on whether Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump would make the best president for the age of AI. Lastly, the director of the Center for Journalism and Liberty expressed concern over “AI data monopolies” and recommended policies to address them.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Senate bill to create NSF-awarded AI challenges gets House companion.

• Around the Nation: The Pennsylvania legislature passed a bill criminalizing the malicious use of AI-generated porn.

• Across the Pond: The U.K. is using an AI program to help it develop a major defense review.

• Global Highlights: A former Canadian minister argued the law should require governments and parties to disclose their use of AI.

• Outside Views: Google's Nobel prize winners stir debate over AI research.

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