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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 ...
Why not everyone is on board with a government crackdown on deceptive online AI products
Online companies are selling some questionable AI products online, like tools that mass produce fake reviews.
FTC announces crackdown on 'deceptive AI' businesses
The agency said it was going after the companies under its new law enforcement sweep: Operation AI Comply."Using AI tools to ...
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 ...
DoNotPay has to pay $193K for falsely touting untested AI lawyer, FTC says
On Wednesday, the FTC announced that it took action to stop DoNotPay from making bogus claims after learning that the AI ...
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 ...
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FTC sues firms using AI to mislead consumers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is cracking down on errand companies using AI schemes to deceive people. This ...
FTC cracks down on DoNotPay, others for 'deceptive AI claims and schemes'
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said, "Using AI tools to trick, mislead, or defraud people is illegal." ...
The FTC goes hunting for misleading ‘AI’ product claims and scams
The term “AI” is inescapable right now, spreading its way across every facet of every market, whether it actually makes sense ...