US Blocks Nvidia AI Chip Sales to China Amid Rising Tensions - AI Policy Brief #43

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Welcome to this week's edition of the AI Policy Brief, where we delve into the latest developments in AI regulations and policies from around the globe. This week, we're looking at significant moves in both national and international arenas. In the United States, Senator Cassidy has introduced the LIFE with AI Act aimed at integrating AI into K-12 education, while the UK Treasury has commissioned a report to enhance AI skills in the finance sector.

On the international front, the European Commission is making strides with new support tools for the AI Act, and China has taken a firm stance by banning foreign AI chips in state-funded data centers. Additionally, the US has blocked Nvidia's AI chip sales to China, highlighting ongoing tensions in tech trade. Stay tuned as we unpack these stories and more, providing you with a comprehensive overview of the evolving AI policy landscape.

California is set to implement new regulations under the CCPA in 2026, impacting data privacy and automated decision-making technology compliance. Meanwhile, the UK Treasury has tasked the Financial Services Skills Commission with creating a report on AI skills and training needs in the financial sector.

ByteDance has stopped using Anthropic's Claude AI model after access was blocked for Chinese users, underscoring geopolitical tensions in the AI sector. Meanwhile, the European Commission has introduced the AI Act Service Desk and Single Information Platform to support the implementation of the AI Act, offering resources and expert guidance to stakeholders.

The Danish Centre for AI Innovation and WEKA have launched a new AI infrastructure to enhance data sovereignty for European organizations, featuring high-performance computing and storage capabilities. Meanwhile, the South Korean government has announced a $1.2 billion investment to enhance AI education from elementary school to postgraduate levels, aiming to boost AI skills and address professional shortages.

This week, the US House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan subpoenaed OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for information on the company's foreign regulatory dealings, while seven families filed lawsuits against OpenAI over alleged safety failures of the GPT-4o model. Additionally, a UK court ruled in favor of Stability AI in a lawsuit by Getty Images, dismissing most copyright claims.