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An FTC Official Speaks About the Regulation of AI Technology
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As AI systems became more deeply embedded in consumer‑facing products and services throughout 2025, regulators and private plaintiffs continued to test how existing privacy and consumer‑protection laws apply to the...more
This past year saw significant change at the Federal Trade Commission, as Andrew Ferguson was appointed chairman by President Donald Trump, replacing Lina Khan, who served as chair during the Biden administration. ...more
The Federal Trade Commission utilizes a number of remedial theories when attempting to hold a bad actor liable for the actions of a third party. One such theory is known as “means and instrumentalities” liability, where a...more
In a rare course correction, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reopened and vacated its 2024 consent order against Rytr LLC, a generative AI-powered company. The unusual move reflects a significant strategic reset of how...more
Generative artificial intelligence is moving from experimental pilot projects into enterprise-wide deployment at an unprecedented pace. Yet as companies accelerate adoption, regulatory bodies in the United States and abroad...more
Chris Mufarrige, the director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, spoke last week at the National Advertising Division’s Annual Conference in Washington, providing further insight into how the FTC is thinking about...more
On August 25, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against Air AI, alleging the company and its owners made overblown claims about the availability and capabilities of its artificial intelligence (AI) tools to...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has shown a growing interest in scrutinizing deceptive claims related to artificial intelligence (AI). This interest stems from the agency's core mission to protect consumers and ensure fair...more
Businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to improve their customers’ experiences. Originally published in Law360 - February 10, 2025....more
On April 24, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a Decision and Order against an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Company (the "Company"), alleging that it made false and unsubstantiated claims about its AI Content...more
There were a number of significant developments in antitrust law in 2024, including some major wins for the government in merger enforcement, increased focus on competition concerns related to algorithmic pricing, and...more
On September 25, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced five administrative complaints and proposed orders involving companies that – according to the agency’s press release – have allegedly relied on artificial...more
On August 14, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule aimed at protecting American consumers against fake reviews and testimonials. The rule, approved through a 5-0 vote, comes after nearly two years of...more
In this episode of his "Clearly Conspicuous" podcast series, "An FTC Official Speaks About the Regulation of AI Technology," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta dives into insights from Michael Atleson, a senior...more
On February 15, 2024, the FTC published the Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses, permitting the FTC to file federal court cases directly against scammers to return the money made while impersonating government...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its first enforcement action alleging that discriminatory use of artificial intelligence (AI) was an unfair practice under Section 5 of the FTC Act on December 19, 2023. According...more
On December 18, the FTC released a report highlighting key takeaways from its October panel discussion on generative artificial intelligence (AI) and “creative industries.” As previously covered by InfoBytes, the FTC hosted a...more
Holland & Knight hosted Michael Atleson, a senior attorney for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission), for a webinar presentation on Nov. 7, 2023. Mr. Atleson has been with the FTC for nearly two decades and...more
Over the last few months, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has voiced an increasing interest in AI-generated content and copyright law. In an August 2023 Business Blog entitled “Can’t Lose What You Never Had: Claims About...more
The buzz around generative AI has raised many IP-related questions, such as the legality of using IP to train AI algorithms or ownership of AI-generated content. But the FTC warns that claims about content ownership don’t...more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is top of mind for companies, and while early adoption of this technology has strategic value, companies that do so with an eye on regulation will be better positioned to defend their use of AI....more
ChatGPT has been making headlines lately. The lawyer who obtained fake judicial holdings from ChatGTP and then cited them in his brief to the court is the most recent example...more
The Investigation - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently opened an investigation into OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, to determine whether the artificial intelligence company violated consumer protections laws. According...more
Despite the media headlines that may lead one to believe that there are no laws applicable to artificial intelligence (AI) in the US, existing federal and state laws apply, along with a series of frameworks issued by various...more
On February 27, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published guidance aimed at artificial intelligence (AI) advertising claims. After the massively successful beta release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, many companies, big and...more