Driving The Day

Today is October 30, 2023, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: The Biden Administration issued its executive order on AI, but the Administration’s new guidelines and mandates for industry already have their critics. In New York, a bill introduced in the state assembly would require licensing for high-risk AI systems. Meanwhile, U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak penned an op-ed highlighting the importance of the U.S.-U.K. alliance in addressing the risks of AI. Finally, the G7 countries are set to agree today on a code of conduct to place guardrails around advanced AI systems.
 
Catch-Up Fast: Check out our summary of the Biden Administration’s executive order, the first big step in what the Administration calls an “aggressive strategy” to address AI.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) introduced a bill that would increase government resources for the development of safe AI models.

• Around the Nation: Oklahoma lawmakers look to further regulate AI.

• Across the Pond: ‘Nobody should overreact’ against EU’s AI Act, Spain’s AI minister argues.

• Global Highlights: Generative AI may be playing what some call a surprisingly subtle role in Israel-Hamas disinformation.

• Outside Views: Google Brain cofounder argues Big Tech companies are lying about the risks of AI wiping out humanity because they want to dominate the market.

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