May 8, 2026

How Imagination Shapes AI Regulation

My conversation with Dr. Claudio Novelli and Prof. Steven Winter | Edition #291

How Imagination Shapes AI Regulation

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  • A discussion with Dr. Claudio Novelli and Prof. Steven Winter centered on their paper 'The Artificial in ‘Artificial Intelligence’: How Imagination Shapes AI Regulation'.
  • Key topics covered in the discussion include cognitive linguistics, AI metaphors, AI regulation, anthropomorphism risks, explainability illusions, consciousness debates, and legal personhood.
  • The conversation, available via video, explores how metaphors impact AI regulation and usage.