AF-Austin: Should AI Have Personhood & Other Terrifying Policies

As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes our economy, culture, and legal system, lawmakers are already floating some wild ideas — including AI personhood and robot rights.

Yes. Really.

Join AF-Austin for our first event back as we dive headfirst into the policies quietly being debated in Washington and beyond. What happens when machines start claiming legal status? Who is accountable when algorithms make decisions that affect real lives? And how do we protect human agency, freedom, and responsibility in a world increasingly run by code?

Our featured speaker, Brendan Steinhouser, CEO of the Alliance for Secure AI, will break down what’s actually coming down the pipeline — separating sci-fi fear-mongering from the real threats already in motion.

If you care about liberty, accountability, and keeping humans in charge, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

About Brendan Steinhouser

Brendan Steinhouser is the CEO of the Alliance for Secure AI and a veteran strategist working at the intersection of technology, politics, and public policy.

With over 20 years of experience, Brendan has led national advocacy campaigns, served as a spokesperson for major nonprofit organizations, and advised federal political leaders. A Texas native, he holds a degree in Government from the University of Texas and a master’s in Statecraft and International Affairs from the Institute of World Politics.

He is a frequent media commentator, appearing on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, and the BBC, and has been quoted in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. Brendan also serves on the board of the AI Policy Institute, helping guide research and policy on the responsible development of artificial intelligence.

AF-Austin is back, and we’re starting with the future of humanity.

About America’s Future

America’s Future is the premier talent accelerator and social club for liberty-minded young professionals. We equip rising leaders with the skills, experiences, and community support they need to become principled champions of classical liberalism throughout their careers. Our national network strengthens the people and culture that keep the freedom movement thriving.