ai, FTC
The FTC is stepping up its fight against fake AI promises and scams
Operation AI Comply, the FTC's new program, has uncovered five cases where companies used AI to boost deceptive practices. These include a so-called "robot lawyer," AI-generated fake reviews, and shady online storefronts.
'Robot lawyer' a scam, FTC says in major AI crackdown
The cases involved AI-generated fake reviews, "the world's first robot lawyer," and online storefront schemes. The FTC said in a statement that consumers lost tens of millions of dollars, lured by the promise that AI-enabled problem-solving and automation would save them time, money, and, in the e-commerce cases, lead to increased earnings.
FTC crackdown on DoNotPay and others is warning for all AI-powered companies
If a product or service is marketed as AI-driven, it must deliver clear and measurable benefits rather than vague promises.
‘Robot lawyer’ company faces $193,000 fine as part of FTC’s AI crackdown
DoNotPay, a company that claimed to offer the “world’s first robot lawyer,” has agreed to a $193,000 settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, the agency announced on Tuesday. The move is a part of Operation AI Comply, a new law enforcement effort from the FTC to crack down on companies that use AI services to deceive or defraud customers.
An AI service promised 'the world's first robot lawyer.' The FTC says it was a scam
As part of Operation AI Comply, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced five cases exposing alleged AI-related deception — one of which includes actions against a company called DoNotPay.
The FTC is finally going after AI scammers
Some reasonable regulations need to be placed on AI companies. Meanwhile, using current laws to go after the bad guys sounds ...
FTC announces crackdown on 'deceptive AI' businesses
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against companies it says have used artificial intelligence to deceive the ...
FTC Cracks Down on Deceptive AI Claims
Five companies are charged with using AI in unfair or misleading ways. One paid a $193,000 fine, and three closed their doors ...
The Tech Report1d
FTC Targets AI Misuse: Crackdown on Companies Misleading Consumers with AI
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has brought enforcement actions against several companies for using AI to mislead ...
FTC targets deceptive AI claims in new crackdown
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Wednesday it has taken action against five companies it said used or sold ...
blockonomi2d
FTC Launches “Operation AI Comply” to Address Deceptive AI Practices
The FTC has taken enforcement action against five companies for allegedly using AI to deceive consumers, highlighting the ...
American Banker2d
FTC tackles AI misuse in latest law enforcement sweep
Three of the companies that were part of the FTC's sweep, Operation AI Comply, charged consumers to open online storefronts ...
FTC chair Lina Khan warns that airlines might one day use AI to find out you're attending a funeral and charge more
Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, is concerned that companies could use AI and personal data to charge ...
FTC sues five AI outfits – and one case raises questions
The FTC has made good on its promise to crack down on suspected deceptive AI claims, announcing legal action against five ...