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The NO FAKES Act is a real threat to free expression

In Congress, the “NO FAKES” bill claims to promise deepfake fixes, but their restrictions on expression would chill news, history, art, and everyday speech.

Voters want AI political speech protected – and lawmakers should listen

New polling shows voters fear AI — but fear government censorship more. As lawmakers push new rules, are they protecting elections or silencing speech?

Americans worry about AI in politics — but they’re more worried about government censorship

A new FIREpoll shows nearly half of voters fear AI rules could silence dissent — and most say free speech matters more.

Don’t let Texas criminalize free political speech in the name of AI regulation

Texas lawmakers want to criminalize AI-generated memes and satire but their vague bills could turn free speech into a felony — and jokes into crimes.

FIRE calls out 60 Minutes investigation as 'political stunt' in comment to FCC

FIREsubmitted a comment to the Federal Communications Commission about a complaint about a 60 Minutes interview with then Vice President Kamala Harris.

FIRE opposes Virginia’s proposed regulation of candidate deepfakes

Virginia legislators are considering a bill that threatens political speech protected by the First Amendment by penalizing people for merely sharing certain AI-generated media of political candidates.

Texas legislators file unconstitutional bills to prohibit use of AI in election campaigns

A Texas state appeals court recently found a law limiting AI in elections advertisements unconstitutional on First Amendment grounds.

This is not a test: FIREopposes FCC’s plan to regulate AI in political ads

The FCC appears to be gearing up for a regulatory power grab, looking for opportunities to plant its flag in a burgeoning new field.

RED FLAG: Franklin & Marshall students wave their speech rights goodbye

Franklin & Marshall unveils anti-speech policy targeting flags on campus.

Better than a poke in the eye: Creighton University Turning Point USA chapter’s suspension lifted, but it gets probation for planning an event featuring conservative speakers