Driving The Day

Today is October 11, 2023, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, House and Senate Democratic lawmakers demanded the Biden Administration make its voluntary AI Bill of Rights binding for federal agencies in the Administration’s much-anticipated executive order. In New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed an executive order establishing a task force to study AI. In Europe, committees in the EU Parliament advanced a directive that would update AI liability rules. Finally, in contrast to the EU’s regulatory approach, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is considering a business friendly, hands-off approach to AI rules.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Political deepfakes count as ‘fraudulent misrepresentation,’ Public Citizen tells FEC.

• Around the Nation: California takes the lead on pro-consumer tech legislation, with new laws on repairability and privacy.

• Across the Pond: As the EU and Japan align on AI safety rules, has the UK missed out?

• Global Highlights: Global survey shows widespread public support for AI regulation.

• Outside Views: Adobe debuts new icon as a ‘nutrition label’ for generative AI content.

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