Driving The Day

Today is October 4, 2023, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, Democratic legislators sent a letter to the FEC urging the agency to regulate the use of deceptive AI in election campaigns. These concerns from lawmakers in both parties come amidst news reports that deepfakes influenced Slovakia’s recent parliamentary election. Healthcare industry groups are warning lawmakers on Capitol Hill against excessively broad approaches to regulating AI. Meanwhile, a bill introduced in the New York State Senate would address actors’ rights over AI replicas of themselves.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: The FTC highlighted several concerns about AI technology that consumers have shared with the agency.

• Around the Nation: Does California lead the country in AI regulation?

• Across the Pond: Pausing AI development now would be premature, argues UK’s top AI advisor.

• Global Highlights: Freedom House claims generative AI is helping to erode internet freedom around the globe.

• Outside Views: Cohere’s CEO argues immediate AI challenges like bias and misinformation are more serious risks than doomsday scenarios.

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