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DoNotPay has to pay $193K for falsely touting untested AI lawyer, FTC says
On Wednesday, the FTC announced that it took action to stop DoNotPay from making bogus claims after learning that the AI startup conducted no testing "to determine whether its AI chatbot’s output was equal to the level of a human lawyer.
FTC cracks down on DoNotPay, others for 'deceptive AI claims and schemes'
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said, "Using AI tools to trick, mislead, or defraud people is illegal."
DoNotPay Has to Pay Up Over ‘World’s First Robot Lawyer’
DoNotPay employees have not tested the quality and accuracy of the legal documents and advice generated by most of the Service’s law-related features. DoNotPay has not employed attorneys and has not retained attorneys, let alone attorneys with the relevant legal expertise, to test the quality and accuracy of the Service’s law-related features.
'Robot lawyer' a scam, FTC says in major AI crackdown
The cases involved AI-generated fake reviews, "the world's first robot lawyer," and online storefront schemes. The FTC said in a statement that consumers lost tens of millions of dollars, lured by the promise that AI-enabled problem-solving and automation would save them time, money, and, in the e-commerce cases, lead to increased earnings.
DoNotPay 'robot lawyer' fined $193K by the FTC for not being a lawyer
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against DoNotPay, alleging that the AI-powered company billing itself as "the world's first robot lawyer" failed to back its claims that it could replace human legal representation.
‘Robot lawyer’ company faces $193,000 fine as part of FTC’s AI crackdown
DoNotPay will pay $193,000 to settle charges that it misled consumers by claiming its services could draft valid legal documents.
The FTC is stepping up its fight against fake AI promises and scams
Operation AI Comply, the FTC's new program, has uncovered five cases where companies used AI to boost deceptive practices.
FTC crackdown on DoNotPay and others is warning for all AI-powered companies
If a product or service is marketed as AI-driven, it must deliver clear and measurable benefits rather than vague promises.
FTC sues five AI outfits – and one case in particular raises questions
The FTC has made good on its promise to crack down on suspected deceptive AI claims, announcing legal action against five ...
Operation AI Comply has come out swinging against five companies the FTC says are peddling 'deceptive AI claims and schemes'
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DoNotPay Settles with FTC for $193,000 Over Misleading AI Claims
DoNotPay, the company that touted itself as the creator of the "world's first robot lawyer," has settled with the Federal ...
FTC announces crackdown on 'deceptive AI' businesses
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against companies it says have used artificial intelligence to deceive the ...
FTC Cracks Down on Deceptive AI Claims
Five companies are charged with using AI in unfair or misleading ways. One paid a $193,000 fine, and three closed their doors ...