CRAFTED. A 2026 Bingo Card for All Things Online Speech | Ctrl-Alt-Speech Cross-post
Jan 10, 2026
This discussion revolves around a quirky bingo card for 2026, identifying potential controversies in AI regulation and online speech. Expect debates on the clash between AI deregulation and social media rules, and how politicians court the AI industry. The hosts tackle the challenging reality of content moderation, questioning the feasibility of an automated solution. Legal discussions include the implications of Section 230 and rising age verification laws. Tune in for some surprising predictions and listener contributions as they explore the unpredictable future of online discourse.
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AI Deregulation Versus Social Media Rules
- AI deregulation efforts can directly clash with social media regulation because broad AI bills risk overruling state content laws.
- Mike Masnick warns those conflicts will surface as politicians try to both prop up AI firms and punish platforms.
Politics, Economy, And Tech Illiteracy Shape AI Policy
- Political favors, economic dependency, and poor tech literacy shape AI policy as much as safety concerns.
- Mike Masnick highlights competing motives: propping up the economy, courting companies, and ideological control battles.
The 'Magic Wand' Fallacy In Regulation
- Politicians repeatedly demand a 'magic automated system' to solve moderation and safety despite technical and normative complexity.
- Ben Whitelaw and Mike Masnick call out this wishful thinking as recurring and unrealistic.
