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

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

On 5 February 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) closes a public consultation of the consent order against accessiBe over misrepresentation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered web accessibility tool. The order highlighted that accessiBe ma…

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 …