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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 3d

🚨 NEW REPORT

🤖 We asked 8 major AI chatbots to generate content about lawful, but controversial issues.

We then scored and ranked each chatbot, factoring in company policies, model behavior, transparency, and openness to debate.

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 16d

What is the state of AI and free speech in the US, China, Korea, Brazil, and the EU? @jordicalbad.bsky.social, Kyung Sin Park, @gechenchen.bsky.social, Ge Chen, @caffsouza.bsky.social, discuss our forthcoming AI report at #FreeSpeechSummit2025
(Moderated by Augustina Del Campo)

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · 23d

Who should decide what AI chatbots can and can't say?

Global experts will tackle the explosive intersection of AI regulation and free expression at the #FreeSpeechSummit2025.

🔗 Learn more: https://globalfreespeechsummit.com/

#AILaw #TechPolicy #FreeSpeech

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Jordi Calvet-Bademunt @jordicalbad.bsky.social · Aug 8

Its goal is to develop policy guidance, grounded in international human rights law, to ensure that emerging technologies—particularly generative AI—protect and promote rather than undermine the right to freedom of expression and democratic discourse.

More info: futurefreespeech.org/call-for-par...

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: Roundtable on Generative AI and Freedom of Expression - The Future of Free Speech

Roundtable on Generative AI and Freedom of Expression: Challenges and Policy Pathways 📍 Venue: Örebro University, Hörsal M 📅 Date: 1 December 2025 🕛 Time: 12:15–16:15 CET 🎓 Organized by: The Fut...

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Jordi Calvet-Bademunt @jordicalbad.bsky.social · Aug 8

The roundtable is part of a two-year joint initiative led by @futurefreespeech.org , in partnership with Örebro University and supported by The Swedish Postcode Lottery Foundation. The project explores the intersection of generative AI and freedom of expression.

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Jordi Calvet-Bademunt @jordicalbad.bsky.social · Aug 8

We’re holding a roundtable on "Generative AI and Freedom of Expression: Challenges and Policy Pathways" on 1 December 2025 in Örebro, Sweden. More details on how to apply below.

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · Jul 1

(For more on the free speech concerns surrounding the EU’s AI Act, check out @jordicalbad.bsky.social’s piece at @techpolicypress.bsky.social):

Safeguarding Freedom of Expression in the AI Era | TechPolicy.Press

The AI Act’s Code of Practice is a pivotal moment for safeguarding freedom of expression within AI governance.

www.techpolicy.press

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · Jul 1

Isabelle Anzabi, @jordicalbad.bsky.social, and Hirad Marami are back with this month’s AI policy and industry updates hotter than the summer heat! ☀️

🧵Here’s a peek into June’s can’t-miss newsletter 🗞️:

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Centro de Estudios en Libertad de Expresión (CELE) @celeup.bsky.social · Jun 13

🇪🇺 "¿Quién decide qué es bueno para la sociedad?" @jordicalbad.bsky.social argumenta que los esfuerzos de la UE para regular la IA pueden tener consecuencias no deseadas para la libertad de expresión. www.bedrockprinciple.com/p/who-decide...

Who Decides What's Good for Society? AI, the DSA, and the Future of Expression in Europe

Why the EU’s efforts to regulate AI may have unintended consequences for free expression.

www.bedrockprinciple.com

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Jordi Calvet-Bademunt @jordicalbad.bsky.social · Jun 12

Link to the piece: www.bedrockprinciple.com/p/who-decide...

Who Decides What's Good for Society? AI, the DSA, and the Future of Expression in Europe

Why the EU’s efforts to regulate AI may have unintended consequences for free expression.

www.bedrockprinciple.com

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Jordi Calvet-Bademunt @jordicalbad.bsky.social · Jun 12

I recently had the pleasure of participating in an event in Brussels organized by @thegni.bsky.social and @dtspartnership.bsky.social on DSA systemic risks, which brought together civil society and tech companies. I’ve written up the reflections I shared at the event in this piece.

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Jordi Calvet-Bademunt @jordicalbad.bsky.social · Jun 12

Generative AI is being infused into all types of services. When it is integrated into platforms and search engines, it becomes subject to Europe’s online safety rulebook, the Digital Services Act (DSA).

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · Jun 11

A new @oversightboard.bsky.social report on the EU Digital Services Act cites our work warning about the requirements of platforms to assess and mitigate "systemic risks." 🧵

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · Jun 11

We have long emphasized the importance of safeguarding freedom of expression in relation to the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), as @jordicalbad.bsky.social and @joanbarata.bsky.social argue in the piece cited by this report: www.techpolicy.press/the-european...

The European Commission's Approach to DSA Systemic Risk is Concerning for Freedom of Expression | TechPolicy.Press

How these risks will be assessed and mitigated by platforms still remains uncertain, say Joan Barata and Jordi Calvet-Bademunt.

www.techpolicy.press

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · May 30

How is it almost June? We're midway through the year, and we've got more AI policy and industry updates.

Check out this month's stories from Isabelle Anzabi and
@jordicalbad.bsky.social.

🧵 Here's a sneak peek:

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Alexander Hohlfeld @alhohlfeld.bsky.social · May 28

Why Europe Cannot Protect Democracy by Distrusting Its Citizens. Delighted to have submitted feedback to the European Democracy Shield together with @futurefreespeech.org
www.bedrockprinciple.com/p/europe-can...

Europe Cannot Protect Democracy by Distrusting Its Citizens

The Future of Free Speech submitted feedback in response to the Call for Evidence for the "European Democracy Shield." Here's why we are concerned.

www.bedrockprinciple.com

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · May 27

🎙️ @jordicalbad.bsky.social recently joined @ericwilson.bsky.social at Campaign Trend to unpack the global AI panic, why the predicted flood of deepfakes never came, and how misguided regulations might silence political voices instead.

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · May 27

What if the real threat to democracies isn't AI deepfakes, but the overreaction to them?

The Risks of Rushing to Regulate AI – Jordi Calvet-Bademunt (The Future of Free Speech)

YouTube video by Campaign Trend

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · May 13

What happens when the government can ban expression it claims is "intended to arouse" or it considers as lacking "serious value"?

At @msnbc.com, @mchangama.bsky.social and @ashkhen.bsky.social break down a new obscenity bill that has dangerous implications for free speech.

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · May 7

🚨 NEXT WEEK:

🛫🇩🇰 Join @mchangama.bsky.social and @jordicalbad.bsky.social in Denmark to explore the future of freedom of information in the age of AI — at the iconic Royal Danish Playhouse.

🔎 Don’t miss their insights at #CDS2025 as global experts come together to #DefendDemocracy.

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Jordi Calvet-Bademunt @jordicalbad.bsky.social · Apr 30

The April issue of our AI & Free Speech newsletter is out!

The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · Apr 30

Another month, another slew of stories about AI policy and industry changes. @jordicalbad.bsky.social and Isabelle Anzabi got you covered in this month's newsletter.

🧵 Here's a sneak peek:

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · Apr 17

The Times They Are A-Changin' — and so is The Free Flow newsletter!

With the all-out assault on the First Amendment, we've added a new section to our weekly round-up devoted to tracking new and ongoing threats to U.S. free speech exceptionalism. 🇺🇸

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Jacob Mchangama @mchangama.bsky.social · Apr 14

I never thought that, as an immigrant to the U.S., I would have to worry about how what I say might affect my legal status. Despite the crucial role that foreigners have played in expanding free speech and sparking progress throughout U.S. history, we are now at a crossroads.

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The Future of Free Speech @futurefreespeech.org · Apr 14

How is AI shaping online speech—and at what cost to our rights?

The Cambridge Forum on AI: Law and Governance is accepting submissions for a special issue on Human Rights and AI-Powered Content Moderation, guest-edited by our Senior Fellows, Joan Barata and Natalie Alkiviadou.

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Natalie Alkiviadou @nataliealkiviadou.bsky.social · Apr 7

Happy to be co-editing with @joanbarata.bsky.social this Cambridge Forum on AI: Law and Governance on "Human Rights and AI-Powered Content Moderation."

Deadline for submissions: 31 October 2025
Deadline of final submissions following review: 31 December 2025

www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Human Rights and AI-Powered Content Moderation

This issue deals with Human Rights and AI-Powered Content Moderation

www.cambridge.org

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