Publications: Daniel Castro
March 27, 2024
Comments to NTIA on Dual Use Foundation Artificial Intelligence Models With Widely Available Model Weights
U.S. policymakers should learn lessons from past debates about dual-use technologies, such as encryption, and refrain from imposing restrictions on foundation models with widely available model weights (i.e. “open models”) because such policies would not only be ultimately ineffective at addressing risk, but they would slow innovation, reduce competition, and decrease U.S. competitiveness.
March 25, 2024
What’s Next After the Two Sessions for AI in China
A look at the proposals put forth during China's major annual political convening give hints as to what the government may focus on in the year ahead, which includes AI model development, data sharing, skills development, and safety.
March 21, 2024
US Policymakers Should Reject “Kill Switches” for AI
The proposed “kill switches” for AI potentially inflict considerable costs on U.S. chipmakers—thereby making their products less competitive and raising computing costs globally. But it would also raise concerns for both domestic and foreign users that the U.S. government could unilaterally shut down their computing clusters. U.S. policymakers should soundly reject these proposals.
March 18, 2024
China’s Annual Parliamentary Meeting Shows National Commitment to Advancing AI
Unlike the United States or the European Union, the primary focus among stakeholders in China was how to ensure China does not fall behind in the development or adoption of this emerging technology.
March 8, 2024
Joe Biden Did Not Approve This Fake Message
During his State of the Union address, President Biden called for banning AI voice impersonation. He was wrong to do so. Banning AI is a bunch of malarkey.
March 8, 2024
Comments to the European Commission’s Directorate General for Competition on Virtual Worlds and Generative AI
The market for AR/VR technologies, though nascent, presents a multifaceted competitive landscape spanning hardware, software, and distribution. And the generative AI market is experiencing early-stage growth with no significant entry barriers evident, particularly concerning data, computational resources, and talent.
March 5, 2024
US Policymakers Should Fight Back Against EU Attacks on America’s Tech Sector
If U.S. policymakers do not step up to address the threat that European laws and regulations pose to U.S. economic interests, then the EU will only increase the size and severity of its fines and other confiscatory actions.
March 4, 2024
The EU’s AI Act Creates Regulatory Complexity for Open-Source AI
The EU's AI Act will significantly impact the development and use of open-source AI in the EU.
March 1, 2024
Comments to the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry and Technology Regarding the AI and Data Act
If the proposed the proposed Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) is implemented as is, Canada may not be able to fully realize the economic benefits that AI will bring.
February 16, 2024
Virginia’s New AI Executive Order Is A Model For Other States to Build On
Virginia’s new Executive Order 30 is a blueprint for AI implementation in state government that focuses on accelerating the deployment of the technology, not just managing risks. Other states should take note.