Confronting Empty Humanism in AI Policy
Abstract
Humanist rhetoric plays an important role in political and legal discourse and, despite appearances, it does not necessarily lead to a defense of liberal democracy. Sometimes, such rhetoric is weaponized by illiberal actors; sometimes, it comes down to defending the status quo – while neither result is welcome. Dispelling AI hype and defending human-centrism are laudable – however, the difficult discussion concerns not alarming rhetoric, but the practical reality of realizing these goals.
Repository Citation
Blaszczyk, Mateusz, "Confronting Empty Humanism in AI Policy" (2025). Popular Media. 333.
https://digitalcommons.law.uga.edu/fac_pm/333
COinS
Tech Policy.Press Perspective (Oct. 3, 2025).