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AI's impact on free speech debated in new arXiv paper

A new paper published on arXiv explores the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and freedom of expression. It examines how social media recommendation algorithms shape speech visibility and discusses the free speech implications of conversational AI, including chatbots powered by large language models. The paper also delves into whether AI agents or developers possess corporate speech rights and considers the legitimacy of regulating chatbots based on users' right to receive information. AI

IMPACT Raises critical questions about the intersection of AI technologies and fundamental rights, influencing future policy and legal frameworks.

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AI's impact on free speech debated in new arXiv paper

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  1. arXiv cs.AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Etienne Brown ·

    Free Speech and Artificial Intelligence

    arXiv:2608.28973v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Philosophers and legal scholars are engaged in debates about the implications of artificial intelligence for freedom of expression. This paper analyzes the free speech issues raised by two distinct AI technologies: social media re…