US FTC can police AI companies via existing consumer protection laws, chair says
By Khushita Vasant ( September 22, 2026, 21:13 GMT | Insight) -- Artificial intelligence tools are consumer products, and the Federal Trade Commission is going to play an important role in making sure AI companies adhere to US consumer protection laws without the need for policymakers to set up a "giant wall" of regulations, Chairman Andrew Ferguson said Tuesday.Artificial intelligence tools are consumer products, and the Federal Trade Commission is going to play an important role in making sure AI companies adhere to US consumer protection laws without the need for policymakers to set up a "giant wall" of regulations, agency Chairman Andrew Ferguson said Tuesday....
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