AI and the Future of IP - Dinner to Save America
Part of a series of good-faith debates and discussion on the state of the nation. Must be open-minded, deeply care, and NO MORALIZING.
4 tables, 8 people per table - discussing the future of our nation.
Pre-fixe menus. Tickets include all food and two bottles of wine per table. Additional alcohol sold separately.
Main Debate Topic:
Is intellectual property law ready for the age of AI—or are we risking innovation and fairness in both directions?
Prelude:
AI is transforming how we create—from music and writing to patents and products. In the U.S., there's growing tension between encouraging open innovation and protecting creators’ rights. Meanwhile, countries like China are racing ahead with aggressive AI investment, state-backed companies, and looser views on IP enforcement. If we get this wrong, do we risk falling behind?
Sub-questions:
Do strong U.S. IP laws help defend against China’s pattern of copying, scaling, and commercializing Western innovations—or are they holding back our ability to compete?
Who should own the rights to content created by AI—the person who prompted it, the company that built the AI, or no one at all?
If we weaken IP protections to keep up with AI advances, what’s the long-term cost to American creators, companies, and national competitiveness?