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Law and The Machine

Law and The Machine

Written by: tell-tale
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 The collision of artificial intelligence and the legal system — liability, intellectual property, regulation, and the government's role as both rule-maker and AI adopter. The law wasn't written for this.
Episodes
  • The Deepfake Indictment: When the Silicon Witness Lies

    The Deepfake Indictment: When the Silicon Witness Lies
    May 19 2026
    This episode explores the profound impact of AI-generated deepfakes, termed "silicon witnesses," on the legal system, highlighting how these sophisticated fakes challenge the integrity of digital evidence and the very foundation of justice. It discusses the difficulty in distinguishing fakes from reality, their potential to mislead or cast doubt on legitimate evidence, and the resulting threat to fair trials. Listeners will learn about the legal dilemmas posed by deepfakes, the ongoing technological "arms race" between creation and detection, and proposed solutions like digital provenance and expert witnesses to adapt evidentiary standards.
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    12 mins
  • The Conflict Docket: "No Stupid Rules," Missing Lawyers, and the Maven Targeting System

    The Conflict Docket: "No Stupid Rules," Missing Lawyers, and the Maven Targeting System
    May 19 2026
    This episode explores the complex ethical and regulatory challenges that arise when the government acts as both a major customer and the primary rule-maker for advanced AI technologies, using Project Maven as a key example. It discusses the "accountability gap" created by prioritizing speed over ethical review and the concept of "missing lawyers" in AI development processes. Listeners will learn how this dynamic can lead to a fundamental conflict of interest and the potential for regulatory capture in the AI space.
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    9 mins
  • The Lobbying Blitz: How AI Labs Are Buying Washington

    The Lobbying Blitz: How AI Labs Are Buying Washington
    May 8 2026
    This episode explores the unprecedented surge in lobbying by AI companies in Washington, D.C., revealing how both established tech giants and new AI firms are strategically investing heavily to shape future regulations. Listeners will learn about their specific policy goals, which include advocating for soft regulation, limiting liability, and influencing intellectual property laws, as well as the tactics like the "revolving door" phenomenon, all aimed at ensuring favorable AI governance.
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    10 mins
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