Driving The Day

Today is October 20, 2023, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar believes federal AI legislation is possible by the end of the year, particularly regulations covering AI in elections and cybersecurity. In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul is working on AI proposals that she may announce in her January State of the State address. Across the pond, the U.K. plans to invite China to join a global AI research body being pitched ahead of the U.K.’s upcoming AI safety summit.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: NIST plans new risk evaluation methods and standards tracking for AI.

• Around the Nation: California officials share first impressions of generative AI exploration.

• Across the Pond: EU lawmakers discuss a series of regulatory exceptions for certain AI models under the AI Act.

• Global Highlights: A Brookings fellow argues the US and its allies should engage with China on AI policy.

• Outside Views: Researchers argue some AI tools in the health sector are perpetuating racism.

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