Driving The Day

Today is October 18, 2023, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: U.S. Senator Todd Young, who is helping lead the U.S. Senate’s AI efforts, argued for a “light touch” approach to AI regulation that relies on existing laws. Meanwhile, more than 80 human and civil rights groups demanded Congress protect marginalized communities from the impacts of AI. In Michigan, a package of bills to address AI in campaign ads advanced to the House floor. Finally, EU lawmakers are considering stricter rules for the most capable generative AI systems as they rush to finalize the AI Act by year’s end. 

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Sen. Rounds introduces broad AI-focused legislation with Schumer working group as co-sponsors.

• Around the Nation: How tight should state AI rules for insurance be?

• Across the Pond: Facial recognition company Clearview AI wins appeal against UK privacy sanction.

• Global Highlights: China has a new plan for judging the safety of generative AI—and it’s packed with details.

• Outside Views: Americans uneasy about AI’s role in data privacy, according to Pew poll.

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