United States of America: Opened consultation on proposed consent order in FTC investigation into accessiBe over alleged misrepresentation of AI-powered web accessibility tool

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Opened consultation on proposed consent order in FTC investigation into accessiBe over alleged misrepresentation of AI-powered web accessibility tool

On 6 January 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a consent order with a fine of USD 1 million against accessiBe over misrepresentation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered web accessibility tool and opened a public consultation until …

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority

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2025-01-06
in consultation

On 6 January 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a consent order with a fine of USD 1 m…

2025-02-05
processing consultation

On 5 February 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) closes a public consultation of the consent …