US FTC announces crackdown on deceptive AI claims, schemes


FILE PHOTO: Words reading "Artificial intelligence AI," miniature of robot and toy hand are picture in this illustration taken December 14, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced actions against five companies on Wednesday that it said used artificial intelligence in deceptive and unfair ways.

Three of the cases suspended operations at businesses that purported to help consumers generate passive income by opening e-commerce storefronts.

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