Singapore's Global AI Push, UN's Military AI Regulation, and US Congress Eyes Federal AI Laws - AI Policy Brief #20

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Welcome to this week's edition of the AI Policy Brief, where we bring you the latest updates on AI regulations, safety standards, and government policies from around the world. This week, we're looking at significant developments in international AI policy, including Singapore's new global AI initiatives and the UN's exploration of regulating military AI technologies. In the United States, JPMorgan Chase's policy chief has shared insights on AI regulation, while the U.S. Congress is considering its first federal AI regulations.

In other news, China's Education Ministry has set new AI guidelines for schools, and Nvidia is facing potential revenue losses due to U.S. licensing restrictions. On the safety front, Meta plans to use AI for product safety evaluations, and Kakao has launched new AI models in Korea. Stay informed with us as we delve into these stories and more, providing you with a comprehensive overview of the evolving AI landscape.

Singapore has announced new global initiatives to enhance its AI ecosystem, including updates to the Large Language Model MERaLiON and the launch of the MERaLiON Consortium. Terah Lyons, Global Head of AI & Data Policy at JPMorgan Chase, discusses the future of AI governance, highlighting the importance of sector-specific regulation and international collaboration.

U.S. Congress is considering its first federal AI regulations, aiming to balance consumer protection with innovation. The US House has passed a budget bill imposing a 10-year moratorium on state-level AI laws. Illinois is set to regulate AI therapy chatbots, prohibiting unlicensed services.

The UK has launched an AI initiative to monitor Arctic security threats, focusing on collaboration with allies. Poland has approved a law for AI surveillance without judicial approval to enhance public safety. US lawmakers are urging the AI Safety Institute to address security threats from China's AI advancements. Senator Elizabeth Warren is advocating for competitive practices in AI defense contracts, particularly concerning Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok.

Meta plans to automate 90% of its product safety evaluations using AI, replacing human risk assessors. Kakao has launched 'Kanana Safeguard' AI models in Korea to enhance the safety of generative AI services, marking a first for open-source models in the region.

Judge Amit Mehta is assessing AI's impact on competition in the antitrust case against Google, with potential remedies including divestiture of Google Chrome. The Delaware Attorney General is reviewing OpenAI's restructuring plan, indicating a formal evaluation of the company's strategic changes.