On July 1, 2026, the FTC sought public comment on a proposed policy statement warning that companies which distort their AI systems' outputs to serve undisclosed goals may be deceiving consumers under the FTC Act. Comments were due July 31, 2026 (docket FTC-2026-0859), and the statement flags potential conflicts with state AI laws.
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FTC proposes policy targeting AI systems steered away from accuracy
Why this matters for founders
If you deploy AI that gives users answers or recommendations, document how your system is tuned and avoid hidden steering; misrepresenting objectivity or accuracy is now framed as a deception risk the FTC may pursue.
Source: Federal Trade Commission
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