FTC chair suspicious of calls for AI antitrust exemptions
Ferguson said the requests could shield incumbents and create barriers to entry as AI labs seek safety coordination.
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The president of the Federal Trade Commission of the United States (FTC), Andrew Ferguson, said on Tuesday (15) that everyone should be deeply suspicious of artificial intelligence companies demanding exemptions from antitrust laws at the same time as they press for new regulations for the sector. Ferguson stressed that he expressed his personal opinion and did not directly quote Antropic, whose CEO publicly defended in the previous week a speci…
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FTC chair suspicious of calls for AI antitrust exemptions
WASHINGTON, Sept 15 : The chairman of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Tuesday that "everyone should be deeply suspicious" about AI companies seeking antitrust exemptions while they also lobby for new regulations.FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said he was expressing his personal opinion, and did not di
FTC Chairman Urges Caution Over AI Antitrust Exemptions
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson expressed concern over AI companies seeking antitrust exemptions while lobbying for regulation. Speaking at Georgetown University, he warned against companies asking for regulations and exemptions, indicating such moves could prevent competition and raise suspicion.
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