Consumer protection attorney Anthony DiResta delves deeper into the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) approach to regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in the second part of his “Clearly Conspicuous” podcast series. In this episode, an FTC official speaks about the regulation of AI technology and how the FTC is safeguarding consumers against bias and discrimination in AI applications, as directed by the Biden Administration’s executive order on AI.
Mr. DiResta emphasizes the importance of companies being aware of potential liability for the actions of AI vendors and contractors. To mitigate this risk, he suggests implementing compliance measures such as pre-release assessments, transparency, vetting vendors, employee training, and monitoring. As the landscape of AI regulation evolves, he mentions that the FTC will continue to utilize its jurisdiction over unfair practices to address harmful AI applications. Additionally, he anticipates the emergence of more comprehensive federal and state AI laws in the future.
