China Defies US with Nvidia Chips, Virginia Reviews AI Regulations, and Armenia Launches AI Institute - AI Policy Brief #26

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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 delve into a range of topics, including Mozambique's plans for AI and tax reforms aimed at boosting revenue, and Morocco's call for an AI roadmap that includes ethical safeguards. In the United States, Virginia has initiated a review of its AI regulations, while New Zealand has launched a strategy to harness AI for economic growth.

On the international front, China is making headlines with its plan to use banned Nvidia chips for AI development, and Malaysia has imposed trade permits on US AI chips. Meanwhile, the CEOs of Siemens and SAP are urging the EU to reconsider its AI regulations. Stay tuned as we explore these stories and more, providing you with the insights you need to stay informed in the rapidly evolving world of AI policy.

Mozambique plans to enhance revenue collection by 2028 through tax reforms and AI tools, while participants at Morocco's first National Conference on Artificial Intelligence urge the creation of a national AI roadmap with ethical safeguards. The Commonwealth of Virginia has initiated an AI regulatory review to modernize regulations, and New Zealand launched its first national AI strategy to significantly boost GDP by 2038.

Chinese firms plan to use over 115,000 banned Nvidia AI chips in Xinjiang, defying US restrictions. Malaysia requires trade permits for US AI chips, aligning with international trade laws. CEOs of SAP and Siemens call for EU AI regulation revisions to foster innovation.

Utah lawmakers are challenging a proposed federal moratorium that would prevent state-level AI regulations, arguing it undermines their approach to AI oversight. The Australian Department of Education has released a framework for the use of generative AI in schools, following concerns from a recent MIT study about AI tools like ChatGPT potentially hindering cognitive development in students.

U.S. Senators have advised NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to avoid meetings with companies linked to the Chinese military during his visit to China, due to concerns over AI technology enhancing military capabilities.

Pimloc has secured €4.2 million to expand its video privacy solutions, enhancing its Secure Redact platform. Armenia's Ministry of High-Tech Industry, with support from Amazon Web Services and Mistral AI, has launched the Virtual Institute of AI to boost AI development. US universities, including University of Maryland and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, are integrating AI into curricula, with Texas A&M collaborating with OpenAI.

The Georgia Court of Appeals has vacated a lower court's decision after discovering that it was based on fictitious court cases generated by an AI model. The appeals court also fined the attorney involved for using fabricated citations.