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FTC Calls Out Workado’s Misleading AI Detection Claims

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The FTC approved a final order against Workado, LLC, a company that markets artificial intelligence (AI) content detection products, over claims that it misrepresented the accuracy and efficacy of its technology....more

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Greenwashing Legislation Trends: Key Takeaways for Businesses

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On Wednesday, August 27, Ropes & Gray Litigation & Enforcement partner Alexander Simkin and associate Eileen Falk joined Sami Grover, Sustainability Communications Director at thinkPARALLAX, to discuss the intersection...more

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FTC Issues Final Order Against AI Developer Over False Accuracy Claims in AI Content Detection

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On August 21, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final Decision and Order against an artificial intelligence (AI) developer (the "Company"), concluding an enforcement action first announced in April 2025....more

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FTC Consumer Protection and Privacy Enforcement Series: Kids’ Online Safety Is a Top Priority

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As the landscape of kids’ privacy regulation evolves rapidly at both the state and federal level, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been clear that kids’ privacy is a priority. Indeed, Chairman Ferguson told Congress...more

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Some Congressional Dissent to Trump Administration’s AI Chip Sales to China; FTC Cracks Down on AI Marketing Claims — AI: The...

Congressional representatives and senators, principally Democrats, have criticized the Trump administration’s approval of advanced semiconductor exports to China, citing national security and legal issues as issued in three...more

Baker Donelson

AI and Privacy on a Legal Collision Course: Steps Businesses Should Take Now

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The continued, rapid advancement of Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies comes with increasing risks for businesses, demanding that they navigate such issues more carefully than ever. Considering recent privacy class...more

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FTC’s Latest AI-washing Case: A Focus on Agentic AI and Productivity Claims

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On August 25, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a new AI-washing case against Air AI, a company selling business coaching and support services. The FTC alleged that the company made deceptive marketing claims...more

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Adapting to and Getting Ahead of Changes in Antitrust and Other Regulatory Demands in 2025 and Beyond

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Seismic shifts in the legal and regulatory landscape are underway, driven by evolving federal policy, shifting state priorities, and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. These...more

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Does Trump’s AI Action Plan Handcuff the FTC and Antitrust Enforcement? — AI: The Washington Report

With its existing authority, the Federal Trade Commission was considered a likely situs for federal regulatory and antitrust enforcement vis-à-vis AI. However, instead President Trump’s AI Action Plan directs the FTC to...more

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A Legislative and Enforcement Outlook for Mental Health Chatbots

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A concept once confined to speculative and science fiction, artificial intelligence (AI) therapists – in the form of online chatbots – now exist and are available for use in the present day. Some of them have been developed...more

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Can AI Identify Key Trends in Privacy Enforcement and Litigation Impacting Digital Advertising? I Put It to the Test.

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As an attorney focused on technology transactions and counseling, I approach new technologies with both curiosity and caution. Like many lawyers, I tend to be skeptical until I fully understand how something works....more

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Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – July 2025 # 5

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more

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2025 Mid-Year Review: State AGs in a New Era

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The United States is navigating a new era of regulatory oversight and the balance of power between federal and state regulators following the 2024 election cycle. As federal agencies retreat from and/or realign their...more

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From Data to Decisions: Navigating Privacy and Litigation Risks in the AI Era

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While many systems that are described as AI have been around for decades (e.g., internet search engines), today’s AI tools are much more powerful and are widely accessible. Generative AI and agentic AI extend the power of...more

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Podcast - FTC to Focus on Deceptive AI Claims: Compliance Management Strategies

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In this episode of "Clearly Conspicuous," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta explores the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) increasing scrutiny of deceptive claims related to artificial intelligence (AI). He outlines...more

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Right To Know - June 2025, Vol. 30

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Cyber, Privacy, and Technology Report - Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed. State Action: North Dakota Passes Law...more

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Developments in Online Safety and Data Privacy for Minors

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There have been numerous developments in the online safety and data privacy space for minors in particular over the last few months. Here we cover some notable decisions in the federal courts and cases with nationwide...more

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Compliance Needs are Alive and Well: FTC's Recent Enforcement Activity

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In this episode of "Clearly Conspicuous," consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta provides an early analysis of the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) direction under Chair Andrew Ferguson, emphasizing that the agency is...more

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FTC Chair Ferguson Tells Congress Agency Needs Extra Resources to Enforce AI Deepfake Act, and Trump Signs Nuclear Energy EO — AI:...

On May 15, FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson testified to the House Appropriations Committee that his agency needs additional resources to fulfill its enforcement obligations under the TAKE IT DOWN Act, which bans AI-generated...more

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Privacy, AI, and Consumer Protection Takeaways from FTC Chairman’s House Testimony

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FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson testified before the House Appropriations Committee’s Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee on May 15 to discuss the agency’s consumer protection and competition efforts and...more

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Cut to the Chase: FTC Trims Staff but Keeps Enforcement Focus

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On May 15, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chairman Andrew Ferguson testified before the House Appropriations Committee in support of the FTC’s budget request. His testimony provides insight into the agency’s downsizing and...more

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What Are the Key Enforcement Priorities of the FTC?

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Actual deception, substantial injury (including through AI), kids and teens, financial institutions and employees. Those are the key enforcement priorities of the Federal Trade Commission when it comes to data privacy...more

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State Attorneys General Share Consumer Protection Viewpoints in Chicago

Twice a year, state attorneys general consumer protection staff gather to discuss consumer protection issues. Our state attorney general team was at the public sessions, attending and presenting on issues important to AGs. We...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

How Cos. Can Use Data Clean Rooms to Address Privacy

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Businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to improve their customers’ experiences. Originally published in Law360 - February 10, 2025....more

Mintz - Antitrust Viewpoints

Trump Repeals Biden AI Chip Controls and FTC Scrutinizes AI Claims — AI: The Washington Report

On May 7, the Trump administration announced plans to rescind a Biden-era AI chip export control rule and replace it with a new rule. “The Biden AI rule is overly complex, overly bureaucratic and would stymie American...more

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