Ari Cohn

Ari Cohn, Lead Counsel for Tech Policy at FIRE, and Tom Kurland, Partner at Patterson Belknap, dive into the hot topic of product liability lawsuits against social media and AI companies. They explore the intricacies of tort law and how mass production complicates legal accountability. Discussion points include the misconception of social media addiction and the responsibilities of AI developers in this evolving landscape. Their insights challenge the legal frameworks around digital speech and the implications of algorithmic recommendations.

Nico Perrino, Executive Vice President at FIRE and host of So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast, and Ari Cohn, Counsel lead for tech policy at FIRE, dig into pressing issues affecting technology and free speech. They discuss the end of the AI moratorium and its implications for regulation. The duo examines a controversial lawsuit involving an AI chatbot and its First Amendment rights, alongside the complexities of the FTC's censorship campaign and Europe's Digital Services Act, which threaten American freedom of expression.

In this discussion, Ari Cohn, lead counsel at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, sheds light on U.S. legal protections surrounding online speech. He explores the dangers of self-censorship following public backlash, notably after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Cohn elaborates on unprotected speech categories like incitement and threats, while urging robust defense of free speech, even when it feels counterintuitive. He stresses the importance of clear boundaries and advises citizens on how to express opinions without risking their jobs.

Ari Cohn, a prominent First Amendment and tech policy lawyer from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), joins to dive into the significant implications of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension after a joke that displeased the Trump administration. They discuss the concept of 'jawboning' and the government's growing influence over media. Cohn highlights the dangers of rising internet censorship, the impact on independent creators, and the troubling implications of proposed regulations that could stifle free expression.

Ari Cohn, lead counsel for tech policy at FIRE, Robert Shibley, special counsel for campus advocacy, and Will Creeley, legal director, dive into pressing free speech issues. They tackle the TikTok ban and its implications on First Amendment rights, discuss mandatory DEI statements, and dig into age verification laws affecting online speech. The trio also unpacks SLAPP suits and defamation settlements, providing insights on how corporate decisions impact journalism. Throughout, they emphasize the crucial need for educating the next generation on free speech rights.