China's Global AI Proposal, UN's Call for Regulation, and Anthropic's Legal Battle - AI Policy Brief #28

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Welcome to this week's edition of the AI Policy Brief, your go-to source for the latest updates on AI regulations, safety standards, government policies, and compliance requirements worldwide. This week, we're covering a range of significant developments, including the Oklahoma House's initiative to study AI during interim sessions and the Gujarat Government's approval of an AI plan for 2025-2030. Additionally, Bahrain's iGA has launched a new AI policy and adopted the GCC Ethical Manual, while Ghana has introduced an AI bootcamp aimed at government officials.

On the international front, China has proposed the formation of a global AI cooperation organization, and a UN official has called for global AI regulation. Meanwhile, Australia is taking steps to criminalize AI tools used for child abuse, and Malaysia is looking to boost productivity through AI initiatives. 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.

Oklahoma House will study AI in interim sessions, covering various sectors. The Gujarat Government has approved an AI plan for 2025-2030 to improve governance. Bahrain's iGA launched a National AI Policy and adopted the GCC Ethical Manual. Ghana has initiated an AI Bootcamp for government officials with UNDP. Indonesia is finalizing an AI roadmap to attract foreign investment. The White House plans to promote AI exports and limit state restrictions. Over 500 organizations, including OpenAI, are lobbying the US government on AI policies. Connected Nation supports the White House AI Action Plan. The White House introduced an AI Action Plan signed by President Donald Trump.

China has proposed a global AI cooperation organization at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, while UN official Doreen Bogdan-Martin calls for unified global AI regulation. Australia plans to criminalize AI tools for child abuse, and Malaysia aims to boost productivity with AI. Andrew Yao advocates for global AI safety governance, and Indonesia and the UK have launched an AI Policy Dialogue Report. Chinese tech giants form alliances for a domestic AI ecosystem, and McKinsey restricts China operations from AI projects. Amazon shuts down its Shanghai AI lab amid geopolitical tensions.

The United Kingdom is enhancing regulatory measures on major tech platforms like X, TikTok, and Reddit for age verification compliance under the Online Safety Act. DOGE has developed an AI tool to analyze and potentially reduce federal regulations, targeting a 50% reduction by President Trump's first anniversary back in office. Govo Venture Partners is investing in early-stage companies facing regulatory challenges, providing capital and expertise. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns that ChatGPT conversations lack legal confidentiality. Senators Hawley and Blumenthal's bill aims to restrict AI companies from using copyrighted works without permission. In Brussels, VoiceProductions and BELVA call for regulations to protect voice artists' rights against unauthorized AI use of volunteer recordings.

Newlab and the NYC DOT are seeking AI startups to tackle urban transportation issues through the NYC DOT Innovation Studio. The Seoul Metropolitan Government has launched an AI-based 119 emergency service to improve disaster response efficiency. Modulos AG raised CHF 8.7 million to advance its AI governance platform, while the UK government aims to triple its AI data center capacity by 2030. The Australian Federal Government introduced GPT-4o for public service, and Algorithmica reported a 35.5% return with its machine learning trading. Nvidia partners with Oregon to invest in AI education.

Anthropic is facing a class action lawsuit over the use of pirated books for AI training, with potential damages exceeding a billion dollars. Additionally, Anthropic plans to appeal a class certification ruling to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. A district court has ruled on a case involving voice actors against Lovo Inc., allowing some claims to proceed while dismissing others.