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May 4, 2026
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Digital Freedom, AI Regulation, and the Fight for the Western Internet | The a16z Show
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Sarah Rogers
(Undersecretary, U.S. State Department, guest)
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Executive Summary
US Undersecretary Sarah Rogers outlines a shift in US public diplomacy, moving away from past government-led content moderation efforts towards actively promoting internet freedom and free speech abroad.
A significant geopolitical conflict is emerging between US First Amendment principles and the European Union's regulatory approach to digital safety and misinformation, which imposes heavy fines on American tech companies.
The development and proliferation of an "AI with a Western soul"—an AI stack built on principles of individualism, user consent, and free expression—is framed as a top national security and soft power priority for the United States.
The speaker warns that foreign regulations, particularly around AI copyright and content moderation, are being used as models for US lobbying efforts and pose a direct threat to American innovation and free speech principles.
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