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The Impact A weekly look at the intersection of AI, advocacy, and politics from the team at MFStrategies | www.MFStrategies.com |
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Toplines The past week showed AI policy is moving fast on many fronts. States are racing to set their own rules while Europe’s new requirements kick in. Campaigns are experimenting more with AI, from training to edgy content, and Texas just put guardrails on data centers to protect the grid. HR leaders are organizing on how AI reshapes jobs. The UN kept the focus on people, calling out the need to include Indigenous voices. Net result: more rules, more tools, and a bigger push to prove AI can help without causing harm. |
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Ars Technica Takeaway After Congress shelved a national preemption push, states are advancing their own AI bills. The patchwork is growing, with different disclosure, safety, and liability rules popping up across the map. Why it matters Companies, agencies, and campaigns must plan for compliance in multiple jurisdictions. Early movers may shape model policies other states adopt, setting de facto national standards. |
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TechRepublic Takeaway Key EU AI Act duties for general-purpose models started August 2, including documentation and training data summaries. Lawyers warn unclear definitions could expose IP and chill smaller players. Why it matters Global orgs deploying AI in Europe need to update governance fast. Choices made to comply in the EU often become global defaults to reduce operational friction. |
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City & State New York Takeaway NY campaigns used AI for research, content, and even an AI-made attack music video. Consultants say AI works best to augment human work, but authenticity risks remain. Why it matters Political shops are testing boundaries of what voters accept. Understanding which AI uses help and which backfire will shape 2026 playbooks. |
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The Center Square Takeaway The White House outlined a plan to loosen regulations, speed AI infrastructure, and promote US models abroad. Supporters see growth; critics warn of safety gaps. Why it matters Federal tone influences agency adoption, procurement, and global AI diplomacy. Organizations tied to public funding or export markets will feel these shifts first. |
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SHRM Takeaway SHRM urges members to brief lawmakers on caregiving, E2 pipelines, and AI displacement. Resources include talking points on responsible AI adoption and worker impact. Why it matters Business and HR advocates are shaping the narrative on AI jobs. Clear asks from employers can steer workforce policy, training dollars, and guardrails. |
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UN DESA Takeaway Ahead of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the UN stressed AI’s promise for language and culture, and the risk of exclusion without meaningful participation and data sovereignty. Why it matters Public interest groups and agencies will face higher expectations on consent, cultural respect, and governance. Projects touching Indigenous data need stronger safeguards. |
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Worth thinking about “AI can help preserve endangered languages and oral histories… But without the meaningful participation of Indigenous Peoples, these same technologies risk perpetuating old patterns of exclusion.” — UN Secretary-General António Guterres |
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