Florida State University College of Law to Discuss Artificial Intelligence and Freedom of Speech

The Florida State University (FSU) College of Law is holding a symposium in partnership with the First Amendment Foundation to examine the effects of artificial intelligence technologies used by public agencies in surveillance, decision-making, and public communication processes on the First Amendment and the public's right to know.

Held in Tallahassee, the symposium titled "Free Speech in the Age of AI" forms part of the events organized within the scope of FSU Discovery Days between October 17 and 24. The program brings together legal scholars, practitioners, and technology experts to examine the relationship between the use of artificial intelligence and government accountability.

FSU College of Law Dean Erin O’Hara O’Connor stated that people need to understand how the government uses artificial intelligence and what legal protections apply when these uses affect their rights. First Amendment Foundation Board President Bob Shaw emphasized that the public must be able to see how government decisions, including those involving artificial intelligence, are made.

Three panels are organized within the scope of the event regarding facial recognition technology monitoring protests and demonstrations, public access to official records concerning artificial intelligence systems, and legal remedies in cases where automated decisions violate constitutional rights. While the symposium is held open to the public in Room 101 of the FSU College of Law Main Classroom Building, in-person attendance is free and requires registration, whereas a separate registration fee applies for online participation.