Faculty in the Media

The Fulcrum January 16, 2026

In Defense of AI Optimism

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier argues that society advances only when optimists challenge the status quo by experimenting with new technologies, especially in the Age of AI, because progress depends on evidence-based risks supported by institutions rather than fear-driven pessimism.

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New York Post January 15, 2026

Calif. mom accused of killing 3-year-old in ‘exorcism’ horror offers twisted defense

Professor Emeritus Douglas Laycock offers his perspective on an ongoing California criminal case in which the defendants are invoking religious freedom, observing that their case doesn't hold weight because constitutional rights can be overridden to serve compelling government interests.

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Courthouse News Service January 15, 2026

Independence of Fed comes to head at SCOTUS

Professor Aaron Nielson explains that, while presidents can constitutionally remove executive branch agencies' leadership, the Federal Reserve is exempt because its core function is monetary policy, not executive power.

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Spectrum News 1 January 14, 2026

Texas Democrats call for investigation into Elon Musk’s AI chatbot creating explicit images

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier explains that opening a state investigation into AI chatbot Grok for its creation of explicit images will rely upon proving intent, adding that the case could prompt conversations about how to curb harmful AI activity without stifling its potential societal benefits.

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Tech Policy Press January 14, 2026

How an AI Hotline Could Help AGs Effectively Govern AI

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier calls for the establishment of a dedicated AI hotline in order to protect consumers from bad actors in the AI industry without impeding technological innovation.

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The Zero Hour with RJ Eskow January 10, 2026

Mechele Dickerson: A Middle-Class New Deal

Professor Mechele Dickerson is interviewed on the "The Zero Hour" with RJ Eskow to discuss her new book, "A Middle-Class New Deal: Restoring Upward Mobility and the American Dream."

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Los Alamos Daily Post January 13, 2026

From Athens To Artificial Intelligence (AI): Thinking Revolutions Are Still Blooming In Education

Professor Ward Fansworth is quoted from his book, The Socratic Method, for encouraging engagement in internal Socratic dialogues to foster deeper thinking and challenge personal opinion.

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The San Francisco Experience January 12, 2026

A New Deal for the Middle Class

Professor Mechele Dickerson is a guest on "The San Francisco Experience" to discuss the effects of policy and educational disparity on the middle class in the 21st century, highlighting the value of community colleges for affordable career advancement.

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KVUE January 12, 2026

Texas Democrats urge investigation into AI-generated explicit images on X

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier weighs in on the challenges and potential solutions surrounding AI chatbot Grok's generation of explicit images.

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Chicago Magazine January 12, 2026

How Chicago Is Using Lawsuits to Force Change

Professor Linda Mullenix comments on how a recent Chicago lawsuit against Glock could change how gun companies conduct business throughout the country.

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Daily Caller January 10, 2026

Europe’s Digital Protectionism Coming For AI

This opinion piece by AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier argues that European "digital sovereignty" regulations are protectionist measures designed to handicap American tech leadership.

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The Economics Show January 8, 2026

How bad is America’s affordability crisis?

Professor Mechele Dickerson is a guest on the podcast "The Economics Show," where she explains the difficulty of obtaining the markers of the middle class dream and shares her policy suggestions for a "new middle-class new deal."

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