Who Governs AI? A Research Agenda for AI Constitutionalism

Abstract: One of the author's of Claude's Constitution argued that it may be the most consequential document of all time. They pointed out that billions of Claude users as well as the users of models distilled from Claude will be shaped by the values and hard constraints imposed by that document. This possibility warrants increased attention to constitutions, model specs, and codes of conduct by civil society, academics, and regulators. This presentation outlines a possible research agenda for those keen to get involved.

Speaker Bio: Kevin T. Frazier, the AI Innovation and Law Fellow, studies how to design regulatory ecosystems that accelerate AI adoption and diffusion. His scholarship has been published in leading law reviews, such as the Tennessee Law Review, and popular outlets, including the MIT Tech Review. Professor Frazier also co-hosts Scaling Laws, a podcast on AI policy, and contributes to Lawfare as a Senior Editor.

As Texas Law’s Inaugural AI Fellow, Frazier also leads the AI Innovation and Law Program, which includes teaching AI courses, connecting students with Austin’s growing startup community, and representing Texas Law at AI events around the world. To learn more about the Program, email ai@law.utexas.edu.