Paul Alivisatos

Renowned UChicago law professor Tom Ginsburg and President Paul Alivisatos discuss the significance of free expression in universities, challenges to academic freedom and freedom of speech, and the importance of defending campus free speech. They also explore the University of Chicago's new initiative, the Chicago Forum on Free Inquiry and Expression, and how universities can promote free expression and create environments for dialogue across difference.

Paul Alivisatos, President of the University of Chicago, highlights a troubling crisis of trust in higher education, sparked by federal funding pressures. Jeffrey Katzenberg, co-founder of Dreamworks, introduces Aura, an innovative AI tool designed to keep children safe online without sacrificing their privacy. The conversation also touches on important issues like the challenges of academic freedom and the balance between parental oversight and kids' digital autonomy. They explore how technology can reshape the landscape of child safety in today's social media era.