Driving The Day

Today is September 9, 2024, and here are the key policymaker and stakeholder actions on AI you need to know: In Washington, the U.S. Department of Commerce proposed a rule that would establish reporting requirements for companies developing the most advanced AI models. More than 100 employees from leading AI companies announced their support for California’s SB 1047, breaking with many in the tech industry who have expressed opposition to the bill that would regulate the most advanced AI models. In South Korea, representatives from more than 90 countries are meeting to “establish a blueprint for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military.”

In this issue:

• Washington in Focus: The AI industry uses a light lobbying touch to educate Congress from a corporate perspective, according to The Associated Press.

• Around the Nation: The California Chamber of Commerce urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign an AI literacy bill.

• Across the Pond: Mario Draghi believes the EU can capitalize on AI, according to a European competitiveness report he authored.

• Global Highlights: Lawmakers in Singapore are considering a bill to combat deepfakes during elections.

• Outside Views: A representative from the Partnership on AI argued “AI labels will not solve ‘trust in media’ challenges.”

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