White House Boosts AI Education, Ted Cruz Advocates 'Light Touch' Regulation - AI Policy Brief #17

Hi there, Welcome to this week's edition of the AI Policy Brief, your go-to source for the latest developments in AI regulations, safety standards, and government policies worldwide. This week, we're looking at significant movements in AI education and regulation in the United States, with the White House issuing an executive order aimed at enhancing AI education. Meanwhile, Senator Ted Cruz is set to advocate for a 'light touch' approach to AI regulation during an upcoming Senate hearing. On the international front, Uzbekistan is making strides with its first AI bill under review by the parliament. In the realm of innovation, the SRA has approved Garfield.law, an AI-only law firm, marking a notable development in the legal industry. Stay tuned as we delve into these stories and more, providing you with the insights you need to stay informed in the rapidly evolving world of AI policy.

The White House has announced an executive order to enhance AI education for American youth, while the Trump Administration promotes AI education in Wisconsin schools. A Senate bill suggests collaboration between the Department of Energy and NIST for AI technology evaluations. South Korea's Han Duck-soo proposes an AI ministry, and the House Energy and Commerce Committee drafts a bill for a 10-year ban on state-level AI regulation.

Uzbekistan's Parliament is considering its first AI bill, focusing on ethical use and data protection. Brazil has introduced Law No. 15.123/2025, targeting AI-driven psychological violence. OpenAI will store user data locally in India to comply with data sovereignty norms. The Malaysian government has formed a council to enhance its digital economy. Executives from OpenAI, Microsoft, and AMD will testify before the U.S. Senate on AI policy.

Reddit is enhancing user verification to combat AI bots mimicking human behavior, collaborating with third-party services to maintain user authenticity. Colorado Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez has withdrawn Senate Bill 318, which aimed to relax AI regulations, due to opposition from business and consumer groups.

Ted Cruz to promote 'light touch' AI regulation at Senate hearing.

Ted Cruz will advocate for a 'light touch' approach to AI regulation during an upcoming Senate hearing.

Ted Cruz to promote 'light touch' AI regulation at Senate hearing.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) predicts a $1.5 billion revenue decline in 2025 due to new U.S. restrictions on AI chip exports to China, though it still anticipates strong overall revenue growth.