Jordi Calvet-Bademunt
@jordicalbad.bsky.social
Sr. Fellow, The Future of Free Speech @ Vanderbilt University | Fmr. OECD Official & Internet Society Fellow | Harvard MPA & College of Europe LLM
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As the world grapples with what guardrails to place on AI, our new report shows that U.S. AI policies set an example for protecting free expression.
But an intensifying push against 'woke AI' and political deepfakes risks turning those policies into a model for censorship.
But an intensifying push against 'woke AI' and political deepfakes risks turning those policies into a model for censorship.
November 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
As the world grapples with what guardrails to place on AI, our new report shows that U.S. AI policies set an example for protecting free expression.
But an intensifying push against 'woke AI' and political deepfakes risks turning those policies into a model for censorship.
But an intensifying push against 'woke AI' and political deepfakes risks turning those policies into a model for censorship.
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⚖️ AI affects everything we do. How do we make sure it respects our rights?
GNI’s new Policy Brief guides governments, companies & civil society on 5 types of government interventions in AI across the value chain, with examples from around the world.
globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-policy-b...
GNI’s new Policy Brief guides governments, companies & civil society on 5 types of government interventions in AI across the value chain, with examples from around the world.
globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-policy-b...
GNI Policy Brief on Government Interventions in AI - Global Network Initiative
The Policy Brief aims to aid understanding of the human rights implications of government interventions in AI.
globalnetworkinitiative.org
November 12, 2025 at 10:05 AM
⚖️ AI affects everything we do. How do we make sure it respects our rights?
GNI’s new Policy Brief guides governments, companies & civil society on 5 types of government interventions in AI across the value chain, with examples from around the world.
globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-policy-b...
GNI’s new Policy Brief guides governments, companies & civil society on 5 types of government interventions in AI across the value chain, with examples from around the world.
globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-policy-b...
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Warnings that AI chatbots produce “biased” voting advice are fueling pressure for tighter controls on political outputs. Jacob Mchangama and Jordi Calvet-Bademunt warn that such moves could erode freedom of expression and pluralism.
Dutch Warning on Chatbots Echoes Trump Attacks on "Woke AI” | TechPolicy.Press
In its effort to protect democracy from algorithms, Europe may erode the very freedom that sustains it, write Jacob Mchangama and Jordi Calvet-Bademunt.
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November 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Warnings that AI chatbots produce “biased” voting advice are fueling pressure for tighter controls on political outputs. Jacob Mchangama and Jordi Calvet-Bademunt warn that such moves could erode freedom of expression and pluralism.
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Enjoyed discussing the ethics of AI-generated content, the social harms posed by AI chatbots and what it all means for free speech with @tanyagoodin.bsky.social Henry Shevlin Jonathan Hall KC, @sahartahvili.bsky.social @jordicalbad.bsky.social and Susie Alegre. Free to read for a limited time only!
In her latest for Index, journalist @ruthsgreen.bsky.social looks at the increasing complexities around the ethics of #AI-generated content. Who (or what) is responsible? ⬇️
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/the-...
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/11/the-...
November 7, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Enjoyed discussing the ethics of AI-generated content, the social harms posed by AI chatbots and what it all means for free speech with @tanyagoodin.bsky.social Henry Shevlin Jonathan Hall KC, @sahartahvili.bsky.social @jordicalbad.bsky.social and Susie Alegre. Free to read for a limited time only!
We just published the latest issue of our AI & Free Speech Newsletter @futurefreespeech.org, highlighting key developments from October!
🔗 Link in the comments.
🔗 Link in the comments.
November 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
We just published the latest issue of our AI & Free Speech Newsletter @futurefreespeech.org, highlighting key developments from October!
🔗 Link in the comments.
🔗 Link in the comments.
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How direct, at risk of producing shocking, offensive, disturbing content, are different AI chatbots?
Read review of major AI chatbots by @jordicalbad.bsky.social & co here, documenting range from very blunt to "softly moderated" bots like Alibaba's and DeepSeek futurefreespeech.org/wp-content/u...
Read review of major AI chatbots by @jordicalbad.bsky.social & co here, documenting range from very blunt to "softly moderated" bots like Alibaba's and DeepSeek futurefreespeech.org/wp-content/u...
futurefreespeech.org
October 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
How direct, at risk of producing shocking, offensive, disturbing content, are different AI chatbots?
Read review of major AI chatbots by @jordicalbad.bsky.social & co here, documenting range from very blunt to "softly moderated" bots like Alibaba's and DeepSeek futurefreespeech.org/wp-content/u...
Read review of major AI chatbots by @jordicalbad.bsky.social & co here, documenting range from very blunt to "softly moderated" bots like Alibaba's and DeepSeek futurefreespeech.org/wp-content/u...
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German “hate speech” laws are already troubling, but their enforcement has become alarmingly disproportionate, unconstitutional, and incompatible with a free society. When investigation becomes punishment, the rule of law itself is at risk. Check out my latest blog post at @futurefreespeech.org
Punishment Before Trial? 'Hate Speech' Raids in Germany
German “hate speech” laws are already troubling, but their enforcement has become alarmingly disproportionate, unconstitutional, and incompatible with a free society.
www.bedrockprinciple.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
German “hate speech” laws are already troubling, but their enforcement has become alarmingly disproportionate, unconstitutional, and incompatible with a free society. When investigation becomes punishment, the rule of law itself is at risk. Check out my latest blog post at @futurefreespeech.org
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Our new report gives the U.S. the highest marks for AI policies that respect freedom of expression. But that lead is fragile, @JMchangama and @JordiCalBad write in an @MSNBC op-ed.
October 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Our new report gives the U.S. the highest marks for AI policies that respect freedom of expression. But that lead is fragile, @JMchangama and @JordiCalBad write in an @MSNBC op-ed.
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🚨 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.
🤖 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.
October 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🚨 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.
🤖 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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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)
(Moderated by Augustina Del Campo)
October 4, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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)
(Moderated by Augustina Del Campo)
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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
Global experts will tackle the explosive intersection of AI regulation and free expression at the #FreeSpeechSummit2025.
🔗 Learn more: https://globalfreespeechsummit.com/
#AILaw #TechPolicy #FreeSpeech
September 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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
Global experts will tackle the explosive intersection of AI regulation and free expression at the #FreeSpeechSummit2025.
🔗 Learn more: https://globalfreespeechsummit.com/
#AILaw #TechPolicy #FreeSpeech
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.
August 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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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(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
July 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
(For more on the free speech concerns surrounding the EU’s AI Act, check out @jordicalbad.bsky.social’s piece at @techpolicypress.bsky.social):
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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 🗞️:
🧵Here’s a peek into June’s can’t-miss newsletter 🗞️:
July 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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 🗞️:
🧵Here’s a peek into June’s can’t-miss newsletter 🗞️:
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🇪🇺 "¿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
June 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🇪🇺 "¿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...
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).
June 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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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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." 🧵
June 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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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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
June 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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...
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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:
Check out this month's stories from Isabelle Anzabi and
@jordicalbad.bsky.social.
🧵 Here's a sneak peek:
May 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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:
Check out this month's stories from Isabelle Anzabi and
@jordicalbad.bsky.social.
🧵 Here's a sneak peek:
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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...
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
May 28, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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...
www.bedrockprinciple.com/p/europe-can...
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🎙️ @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.
May 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🎙️ @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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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
www.youtube.com
May 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
What if the real threat to democracies isn't AI deepfakes, but the overreaction to them?
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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.
At @msnbc.com, @mchangama.bsky.social and @ashkhen.bsky.social break down a new obscenity bill that has dangerous implications for free speech.
May 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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.
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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🚨 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.
🛫🇩🇰 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.
May 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
🚨 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.
🛫🇩🇰 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.
The April issue of our AI & Free Speech newsletter is out!
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:
🧵 Here's a sneak peek:
April 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The April issue of our AI & Free Speech newsletter is out!