Driving The Day

Today is October 23, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: Arati Prabhakar, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, argued for Congressional authorization and funding of the National AI Research Resource. Meanwhile, more than 60 companies and non-profits urged Congressional leadership this week to authorize the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute, which was established by President Biden’s AI executive order last year but lacks official authorization from Congress. Lastly, Reuters reported the nominee for the EU’s top antitrust role promises “to intensify the bloc's crackdown on Big Tech.”

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: OpenAI hires former White House official as its chief economist.

• Around the Nation: Delaware’s top court set rules on AI use for judges and staff.

• Across the Pond: The U.K. Department for Science, Innovation & Technology published an updated study of the country’s AI sector.

• Global Highlights: New Zealand is set to join the Bletchley Declaration on AI Safety.

• Outside Views: Big Tech’s AI power play sparks concern among green groups.

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