The First Amendment in an AI Society

AI is here to stay. In 2026, virtually all digitally literate people would agree, even (or especially) including Generative AI. That being the case, is Amendment I to the U.S. Constitution, celebrating its 235th anniversary this year, here to stay as well? Does it still have relevance? Or even practical applicability? Those are the provocative questions this panel will explore. Moderator: Carey Martin, Liberty University Panelists: Cory Carpenter, Lander University; Wait, What? That's Not My Voice! First Amendment and Commercial AI Use Stephanie A Longo, Penn State Scranton; Moving Toward AI Legal Standards Adam Schwartz, Towson University; What We Don’t Hear: Audio Editing, AI, and Reframing the Truth Heather Walters, Missouri State University; AI, Free Speech, & Uncertainty: An Analysis of Garcia vs. Character Technologies, Inc.