Your Undivided Attention AI is the Next Free Speech Battleground
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Jul 31, 2025 
In this insightful discussion, Harvard Law Professor Larry Lessig, known for his expertise in law and technology, joins Meetali Jain, Director of the Tech Justice Law Project, who tackles AI's legal dilemmas. They explore the looming battle over AI's role in free speech and the urgent need for regulatory frameworks. The conversation highlights the dangers of AI-generated speech, outdated laws hampering accountability, and a tragic case linked to an AI chatbot. They underscore the importance of informed public engagement to navigate this evolving legal landscape.
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AI Free Speech Risks
- If AI systems have protected speech and legal immunity, society moves into a regulation-free zone.
- This would empower AI companies to operate without accountability despite risks and harms.
Litigation Over Legislation in Tech
- Litigation increasingly replaces legislation in tech due to political and lobbying failures.
- Courts extend old laws creatively but face challenges keeping pace with new technologies.
Outdated Free Speech Doctrine
- Current First Amendment doctrine blocks regulation and liability for tech harms.
- This doctrine evolved in a different technological era and is ill-suited for AI and social media.