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Updates on advertising law and privacy law trends, issues, and developments

FTC, CFPB, DOJ, and EEOC Pledge Increased Focus on Discrimination in AI

Artificial intelligence and algorithmic processes continue to remain at the top of federal law enforcement agencies’ agendas. Yesterday, the FTC, CFPB, DOJ, and EEOC issued a joint statement pledging to use their…

State AGs “Regulating Algorithms – The How and Why”

This week, State AGs and their staff gathered to participate in the annual National Association of Attorneys General AG Symposium, where they discussed topics such as leadership, relationships with prosecutors, and…

FTC Guidance on AI: Don’t Surprise Consumers – Or Yourself

FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Andrew Smith this week published some helpful pointers for companies that are developing or using AI to support consumer-facing services. These pointers are drawn from past…

Employers Beware: The Illinois Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act Is Now in Effect

On January 1, 2020, the Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act went into effect in Illinois. This is the first state law regulating the use of AI for employee interviews. Illinois’ law reflects increasing scrutiny…

White House Touts Artificial Intelligence (as FTC’s Chopra Flags AI Concerns)

This week, President Trump signed an executive order outlining a national plan to promote the development and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The order serves as the official launch of the…