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# Are AI outputs protected speech? No, and its a dangerous proposition, legal expert says

**[Venture Beat](https://daily.dev/sources/venturebeat)** · 7 min read · 2 upvotes · 0 comments

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Legal experts argue whether AI outputs are protected under the First Amendment, while others warn of potential catastrophic consequences and the need for regulation.

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