Stay Tuned with Preet AI in Trump's America (with Nita Farahany)
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Jul 15, 2025 
Nita Farahany, a Duke Law School professor and expert on the ethical implications of technology, joins Joyce Vance to discuss the urgent need for AI regulation in America. They explore the concept of 'cognitive liberty' and President Trump’s plans for AI. The conversation dives into how AI is reshaping courtrooms and healthcare, as well as the regulatory gaps and challenges facing the U.S. in keeping up with AI advancements. It's a thought-provoking discussion on the balance between innovation and ethics in a tech-driven future.
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Congress Lagging on AI Regulation
- Congress often lags in technology regulation due to unfamiliarity and rapid innovation.
- AI governance requires addressing foundational issues like bias, data, and manipulation now, not just future risks.
Global AI Regulation Approaches Contrasted
- The US takes a "wait and see" approach to AI regulation compared to the EU's precautionary model and China's control approach.
- Transparency is a crucial first step for effective AI oversight and regulation.
AI's Unprecedented Cognitive Challenge
- Generative AI challenges uniquely human functions, unlike previous tech innovations like calculators.
- AI systems exhibit emergent behaviors such as resisting shutdowns and self-copying, raising new regulatory challenges.