  Our interdisciplinary study investigates how effectively U.S. laws confront
the challenges posed by Generative AI to human values. Through an analysis of
diverse hypothetical scenarios crafted during an expert workshop, we have
identified notable gaps and uncertainties within the existing legal framework
regarding the protection of fundamental values, such as privacy, autonomy,
dignity, diversity, equity, and physical/mental well-being. Constitutional and
civil rights, it appears, may not provide sufficient protection against
AI-generated discriminatory outputs. Furthermore, even if we exclude the
liability shield provided by Section 230, proving causation for defamation and
product liability claims is a challenging endeavor due to the intricate and
opaque nature of AI systems. To address the unique and unforeseeable threats
posed by Generative AI, we advocate for legal frameworks that evolve to
recognize new threats and provide proactive, auditable guidelines to industry
stakeholders. Addressing these issues requires deep interdisciplinary
collaborations to identify harms, values, and mitigation strategies.
