Driving The Day

Today is September 24, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: The U.S. Department of State announced a public-private partnership with major AI companies that will invest $100 million to expand AI “access and capacity… in developing countries.” Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Labor released a framework “to support the inclusive use of artificial intelligence in employers’ hiring technology.” Across the pond, U.K. police are using an AI tool to help solve cold cases. Lastly, U.S. intelligence officials stated that Russia, Iran, and China are using AI to influence American voters ahead of the election.

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: A bill to exempt some CHIPS Act projects from certain environmental permitting requirements will go to President Biden’s desk.

• Around the Nation: Reuters discusses the hurdles faced by AI companies turning to nuclear energy to power data centers.

• Across the Pond: European Members of Parliament question how the European Commission is appointing key leaders responsible for drafting general-purpose AI guidelines.

• Global Highlights: U.S. firms have signed memorandums of understanding to cooperate with Vietnamese companies on AI.

• Outside Views: OpenAI launched an academy to support AI development in emerging economies.

Read these stories and more below: