Posted 9/12/2023, 2:32:00 PM

Cruz Questions FTC's Stance on Regulating AI in Letter to Chair Khan

Sen. Ted Cruz sent a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan questioning the agency's stance on regulating AI.
Cruz cited Khan's op-ed committing the FTC to monitor "unfair or deceptive" AI uses.
Cruz said targeting AI creators rather than harmful uses departs from past FTC practice.
In July, Khan faced criticism from House Republicans like Rep. Jim Jordan.
Jordan said Khan wants "unchecked power over business practices."

thehill.com

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