FTC enforcement under Section 5

15 U.S.C. § 45

Continuing

Verified 9 Sep 2026

No dedicated federal AI statute; the FTC continues to use its existing Section 5 unfair-or-deceptive-practices authority against AI-related claims.

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No dedicated federal AI statute; the FTC continues to use its existing Section 5 unfair-or-deceptive-practices authority against AI-related claims.

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