Reddit receives FTC inquiry on AI-related deals ahead of IPO


FILE PHOTO: Reddit logos are seen displayed in this illustration taken February 2, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

(Reuters) -Reddit said on Friday the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is conducting an inquiry focused on the company's sale, licensing and sharing of user-generated content with third parties to train artificial intelligence models.

"Given the novel nature of these technologies and commercial arrangements, we are not surprised that the FTC has expressed interest in this area. We do not believe that we have engaged in any unfair or deceptive trade practice," according to Reddit.

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