Aziz Huq

Aziz Huq, a law professor at the University of Chicago, delves into the concept of a 'dual state,' revealing how legal systems can evolve to allow for authoritarianism without the public noticing. He discusses the implications of recent Supreme Court decisions that favor executive power and weaken judicial independence. The conversation highlights the struggles for marginalized communities under these legal frameworks and draws parallels between historical injustices faced in Nazi Germany and current challenges in the U.S., illuminating the complex dynamics of justice today.

Aziz Huq, a constitutional law professor at the University of Chicago, dives deep into the intersection of artificial intelligence and the legal system. He discusses whether AI can be rational and just, addressing the potential for AI judges and their implications for fairness. The conversation also touches on bias in predictive policing algorithms and the complex ethical dilemmas posed by automated decision-making in criminal justice. Aziz argues for a necessary balance between efficiency and humanity in our evolving legal landscape.

Aziz Huq, a constitutional law expert, joins digital law scholar James Grimmelmann, cybersecurity journalist Joseph Cox, and innovation policy specialist Orly Lobel to discuss the interplay of technology and democratic backsliding. They explore how AI and automated systems influence immigration enforcement and journalism's decline. Historical insights illuminate technology's dual role in both enhancing and threatening democratic processes. The panel emphasizes the urgent need for scrutiny of tech’s impact on governance in today's political landscape.