DTNS Live Digg-ing Into Free Speech LLMs - DTNS 5110
Jan 15, 2026
Andrea Jones-Rooy, a researcher and writer specializing in politics and AI, dives into the intricate relationship between large language models and the U.S. First Amendment. She explores whether outputs from LLMs are protected speech and discusses intent, liability, and the potential legal ramifications. The panel also praises OpenAI's ChatGPT Translate and debates the implications of independent media growth in a digital landscape. With insight into community building on platforms like Digg, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone curious about the future of AI and free speech.
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Cuckoo Rice Cooker Conversion Story
- Tom Merritt and Andrea both bought Cuckoo rice cookers and rave about convenience and speed.
- They describe hands-off cooking that yields consistent rice and multi-day meals.
Wikipedia Sells High-Throughput API Access
- Wikimedia struck paid enterprise API deals with major AI players to cover server costs from large-scale scraping.
- The move aims to fund Wikipedia as heavy API use by chatbots increased costs and reduced direct traffic.
AI Features Become Productized Apps
- Productized LLM features (like ChatGPT Translate) make AI use-cases discoverable and simple.
- Focused apps will likely replace complex general-chat interfaces for many users.