Phronesis is an independent research entity producing thorough and accessible work at the intersection of technology law and policy, for the casual reader and experts alike.
Peer-quality scholarship on technology governance and digital law.
Concrete, actionable frameworks for regulators and lawmakers.
Close readings of cases, statutes, and regulatory actions shaping tech.
Argumentative, idea-driven writing that provokes and persuades.
Timely, concise takes on current events in tech policy and litigation.
Comprehensive reference documents synthesizing research for key audiences.
As AI systems grow architecturally complex, existing regulatory frameworks struggle to assign meaningful accountability. This paper maps jurisdictional gaps and proposes a tiered liability model.
A close reading of the 2024 NetChoice opinions and the doctrine they leave unresolved.
Drawing from aviation and nuclear safety, a concrete proposal for mandatory AI incident disclosure.
On Phronesis
The name came from a book that I read not too long ago, but unfortunately the title has already been forgotten, however the word has stayed. Phronesis: Aristotle's term for practical wisdom. Something that is familiar to some, while entirely foreign to others. Which feels like the right kind of name for what we are building.
This is a home for a particular perspective, produced by people with backgrounds spanning academia, industry, and government. We publish what we find worth saying, for readers who find it worth reading. Nothing more than that.
Report · Technology Regulation
Legal Analysis · First Amendment
Essay · Governance
Policy Proposal · Federal Governance
Article · Competition Law