
1159: Dr. Jill Schiefelbein - "AI on Trial"
From Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond by Lou Diamond
May 14, 2026 · 43 min · Season 2026 · Episode 1159
About this episode
Dr. Jill Schiefelbein discusses the legal and ethical implications of AI, including a controversial lawsuit involving ChatGPT as a co-conspirator in a crime.
AI on Trial: Exploring Legal, Ethical, and Human Impacts with Dr. Jill Schiefelbein What if your next AI chat could be held responsible for murder? In this eye-opening episode of Thrive Loud, Lou Diamond welcomes AI strategist and communication expert Dr. Jill Schiefelbein to unpack one of the most controversial lawsuits in recent memory: a claim that ChatGPT was a co-conspirator in a deadly real-world crime. But as shocking as that sounds, Dr. Jill Schiefelbein brings logic, insight, and a positive outlook to the table, revealing how these high-profile cases could make our digital future both safer and more empowering for us all. Listen in as they discuss: The reality behind lawsuit headlines, AI responsibility, and common sense in the courtroom The dangers of overregulation and why limiting access to AI could widen the digital divide Why most anxiety about AI isn’t actually about technology, but about timeless human fears—and how to overcome them The power and pitfalls of trusting AI (hello, hallucinated research papers and lemon juice bank robbers!) How AI can save time, enhance experiences, and drive real human connection—if you know how to use it This episode is a must-hear…
People in this episode
Host: Lou Diamond
Guest: Dr. Jill Schiefelbein
Topics covered
- AI ethics
- legal implications of AI
- human impacts of technology
- AI responsibility
- digital divide
- overregulation of AI
Keywords
- AI
- legal liability
- ChatGPT
- ethics
- digital future
- human connection
- overregulation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ChatGPT
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