"The Chinese Communist Party is shaping AI in the country to reflect its political priorities and societal constraints. China’s ambitions for global AI governance should be understood and evaluated against that backdrop," write @jordicalbad.bsky.social and @mchangama.bsky.social.

Looking for a read over the holiday season? While headlines focus on who will build the most powerful AI models, China is racing ahead in shaping global AI governance.

We have a new article in DigiCon. As generative AI becomes a central gateway to information, we examine the freedom-of-expression practices of leading chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Llama.

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.

⚖️ 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...

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.

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.

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...

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

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.

🚨 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.

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)

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/#FreeSpeechSummit2025 #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.

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

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 🗞️:

🇪🇺 "¿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).

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." 🧵

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...

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:

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...

🎙️ @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.

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

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.

🚨 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.

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

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. 🇺🇸

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.

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.

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...

This month's newsletter on the intersection of AI and free speech from @jordicalbad.bsky.social and Isabelle Anzabi is out now! Here's a sneak peek at what's inside 🧵:

[Gift link] 'EU regulators are preparing major penalties against Elon Musk’s social media platform X for breaking a landmark law to combat illicit content and disinformation ... a move that is likely to ratchet up tensions with the United States by targeting one of Trump’s closest advisers.'

New article for @techpolicypress.bsky.social. I argue that the AI election panic led to misguided legislation. Authorities should avoid bans on political deepfakes, and AI models should not be required to align with specific viewpoints. www.techpolicy.press/the-ai-elect...

The right to freedom of expression protects the right to seek, receive, and impart information through any media, including AI, writes Jordi Calvet-Bademunt.

We just published the latest issue of our AI & Free Speech newsletter, highlighting key developments from March. www.bedrockprinciple.com/p/exe-pressi...

One year ago, we asked a provocative question: Are AI chatbots censoring too much? We recently updated our analysis and added some newer models. Bottom line: There’s good news and concerning news. 🧵

🌎 Our NEW survey of 33 countries shows that for every country gaining ground, two are sliding backward since 2021. Let’s dig into how public attitudes toward free expression are changing across the globe (including a backslide in the U.S.!) 🧵:

Today, I woke up to a request from @us.theconversation.com asking for approval of an Indonesian translation of my article (co-authored with @mchangama.bsky.social), “AI chatbots refuse to produce ‘controversial’ output − why that’s a free speech problem.”

🚨We just released our survey on global attitudes toward free speech in over 30 countries. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the results 🧵⬇️⬇️⬇️

📉 The U.S. dropped from 3rd to 9th in our latest survey of global attitudes on #freespeech in 33 countries. @mchangama.bsky.social spoke to Lindsey Reiser at @cbsnews.com about our findings:

1 Staying updated on all of the latest developments with AI is exhausting. Top that off with all the new regulations and policies seeking to address how we can (and can’t) use AI — it’s a lot to keep up with. Luckily, we’ve got you covered. Here's what happened in February 🧵

AI & Free Speech Newsletter: .exe-pression 📰 If you’re interested in AI and free speech, @futurefreespeech.org just published the second issue of .exe-pression, our monthly newsletter covering the latest legislative and industry developments worldwide. www.bedrockprinciple.com/p/exe-pressi...

If you're interested in AI, don’t miss our #virtual session at #RightsCon 2025: "T&S in Gen AI: Agreeing on Principles for Freedom and Safety." I’m honored to moderate a discussion with thought leaders @davidevanharris.com, Sarah Shirazyan, and @sayash.bsky.social.

The Code of Conduct on Disinformation, now officially integrated into the #DigitalServicesAct

🚨HUGE: The European Commission has withdrawn the AI Liability Directive. "No foreseeable agreement - the Commission will assess whether another proposal should be tabled or another type of approach should be chosen." commission.europa.eu/publications...

The UK gov't has long tried to kill encryption. It's capitalizing on DC chaos to force Apple—and, shortly, all other tech companies—to build backdoors into their services without the USG objecting. Everyone—from Trump to Brussels—should speak out. There's no online free speech without anonymity.

If the US limits support for internet freedom programs, it risks ceding ground to adversaries, including China and Russia, at a crucial time for the future of global internet governance. For @techpolicypress.bsky.social w @justinhendrix.bsky.social www.techpolicy.press/with-us-comm...

New AI & Free Speech Newsletter: .exe-pression 📰 If you’re interested in AI and free speech, @futurefreespeech.org has just launched .exe-pression, a monthly newsletter covering the latest legislative and industry developments worldwide. www.bedrockprinciple.com/p/exe-pressi...