Driving The Day

Today is October 29, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, the Biden Administration issued a final rule, which was under review at the Office of Management and Budget last week, to prohibit U.S. citizens from investing in certain Chinese AI ventures. Meanwhile, as policymakers in Colorado consider revisions to the state’s new AI law, a local business leader argued the law will “hurt the little companies.” Across the pond, the EU announced plans to invest 1.4 billion euros next year in AI and other deep tech.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Fedscoop published an op-ed arguing that for AI regulation and tech policy to work, startup founders need to have a say.

• Around the Nation: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) mulls climate goal delay as AI energy use grows.

• Across the Pond: British man sentenced to 18 years for using AI to make child sexual abuse imagery. 

• Global Highlights: Almost 60 countries now support the U.S.’s framework for military use of AI.

• Outside Views: Leaders of an industry partnership organization discussed how AI can help improve trust and safety online.

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