nam 22 uu 4500 10.59704/d72d7be989fba051 DE-Verfassungsblog cr||||| 250617s2025||||xx#|||||o|||| ||| 0|eng|| 10.59704/d72d7be989fba051 doi eng 342 23 Lopes, Giovana Author aut Artificial Constitutionalism? - Testing the Boundaries of Freedom of Speech in the Age of Generative AI Lopes, Giovana Verfassungsblog 2025-06-17 Text txt rdacontent Computermedien c rdamedia Online-Ressource cr rdacarrier Large language models (LLMs) are rapidly becoming embedded in everyday life, serving functions that range from professional assistance to entertainment and even emotional support. As their popularity and adoption grow, so do the legal questions surrounding their use – especially when interactions with individuals result in harm. A crucial threshold issue in establishing the legal framework applicable to LLMs, including the responsibilities of their developers, is whether their outputs – often resembling human expression – can receive constitutional protection as “speech” The question is also key to determining the applicable legal regime, the liability of AI developers for such content, and its potential consequences for individuals. CC BY-SA 4.0 AI Internet USA large language models (DE-588)4308416-3 gnd Internet (DE-588)4078704-7 gnd USA Bassini, Marco Author aut Max Steinbeis Verfassungsblog gGmbH Verfassungsblog 2366-7044 https://verfassungsblog.de/artificial-constitutionalism/ raw object