Federalist Radio Hour Inside The Complex Policy Battle Over AI
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Dec 5, 2025 Neil Chilson, former FTC chief technologist and head of AI policy at the Abundance Institute, dives into the complex world of artificial intelligence. He discusses AI's surprising capabilities, its potential impact on the job market, and the ethical challenges in using AI for companionship and grief. Chilson highlights the pressing need for cohesive national policies over fragmented state laws, and cautions against the misuse of AI rather than fearing its autonomy. His insights shed light on the transformative potential of AI in healthcare and the legal challenges surrounding it.
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AI Is Powerful But Not Human
- Neil Chilson says current AI advances continue a long trend of adding surprising new capabilities to computers.
- Large language models excel at generating persuasive, detailed content but are not the same as human intelligence.
Training Data Legal Boundaries
- Courts view some AI training on published works as fair use, akin to a person reading a book.
- Using pirated content to train models is illegal per recent litigation and settlements.
Liability Often Sits With The User
- Defamation suits against model creators are legally complex because publication usually requires a human to distribute generated falsehoods.
- Chilson argues liability should primarily sit with users who publish unverified AI output.