
Jess Miers
Visiting assistant professor of law at the University of Akron School of Law focused on technology regulation and legal responses to AI; guest discussing legal liability, First Amendment issues, and age-verification policy.
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Sep 25, 2025 • 60min
Scaling Laws: AI and Young Minds: Navigating Mental Health Risks with Renée DiResta and Jess Miers
Renée DiResta, an Associate Research Professor at Georgetown, and Jess Miers, a visiting law professor at Akron, dive deep into the mental health risks generative AI poses to children. They discuss how AI can amplify existing vulnerabilities and the critical need for media literacy. The conversation also touches on legal responses to AI technology, including age verification policies and potential government mandates. With insights into ongoing lawsuits and the nuances of AI safety measures, they shine a light on the evolving landscape of AI regulation.

Sep 23, 2025 • 59min
AI and Young Minds: Navigating Mental Health Risks with Renee DiResta and Jess Miers
In this engaging discussion, Renee DiResta, an expert in information operations, and Jess Miers, a technology law scholar, dive into the mental health risks generative AI poses for children. They highlight how chatbots can amplify mental health issues and the critical role of media literacy and parental involvement. The conversation also touches on the recent developments in AI safety, the implications of proposed age verification measures, and ongoing legal battles, providing a comprehensive look at the future of AI regulation.

May 7, 2025 • 56min
406: The Take It Down Act (Is a Weapon)
Jess Miers, Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Akron, joins to unpack the Take It Down Act, a controversial federal bill aimed at non-consensual intimate imagery. She critiques its potential for widespread censorship and the vague definitions that could lead to overreach. Miers highlights the disconnect among politicians regarding innovative tech policies and the risks for marginalized communities. The conversation sheds light on the challenges of enforcement and the regulation of online content, raising crucial questions about free speech.