Driving The Day

Today is October 31, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, House Committee on Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI) requested an update from the U.S. Copyright Office on an AI report that he believes is “no longer on track to be published by its stated target dates.” Across the pond, the Bank of England’s deputy governor suggested its annual stress tests could include an examination of banks’ AI reliance. Meanwhile, competition regulators in the EU will review Nvidia’s proposed acquisition of AI startup Run:ai at the request of Italy’s competition regulator.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: The Department of Commerce is looking to publish AI-ready data guidance in coming months.

• Around the Nation: Startups get their own D.C. advocate with Y Combinator’s Luther Lowe.

• Across the Pond: Creators demand that the European Union 'meaningfully implement' the AI Act.

• Global Highlights: Senior U.S. and Saudi officials discuss AI and wars in the Middle East.

• Outside Views: Policy experts argued AI “opens pathways to undermine democracy.”

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