Q&A: Building accountability behind our words — and AI’s — in civic conversations

MIT professor Deb Roy is advocating for a framework that mandates human accountability for all public-facing information, including content generated by artificial intelligence. As digital discourse becomes increasingly saturated with synthetic media, Roy argues that the ambiguity surrounding the source of ideas threatens democratic integrity. By establishing a chain of responsibility, he believes we can mitigate the risks of misinformation and manipulation. This approach aims to bridge the gap between technological convenience and the fundamental need for truth in societal dialogue.