The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) has submitted a comment to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding its proposed policy statement on artificial intelligence, advocating for its withdrawal due to concerns about the FTC's expanded authority and political alignment.
Critique of FTC's Proposed AI Policy Statement
The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) formally commented on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) proposed policy statement concerning artificial intelligence, unequivocally urging its complete withdrawal. The CFA asserts that this proposed statement constitutes an unprecedented and legally unsubstantiated attempt by the FTC to expand its authority beyond the powers explicitly granted by Congress. Furthermore, the CFA argues that the statement undermines the FTC's credibility as an independent agency by aligning it with a political agenda, thereby diverting it from its essential statutory mission to protect consumers. The letter highlights concerns that such a policy could suppress accuracy in AI systems, impacting consumer welfare.
