Preserving Civil Liberties in the Age of AI:

Bitcoin, The Bill of Rights, and Designing an Ethical Digital Future Before Its Too Late.

In the United States, the Bill of Rights, ratified in 1791, was designed to safeguard the liberties of individuals from government overreach. As we move deeper into the digital age—where both human actors and artificial intelligence (AI) could increasingly govern our lives—these foundational principles are more relevant than ever. The rise of Bitcoin, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the prospect of AI decision-making in governance presents a critical question:

How do we preserve and extend these rights into an era where digital technologies define our societal structures?

The Bill of Rights in a Digital Context

The First Ten Amendments to the United States Constitution—the Bill of Rights—form the bedrock of personal freedoms. The First Amendment, which protects free speech, religion, and the right to assemble, finds new relevance in today's online…