Policy Statement Concerning the Suppression of Accuracy in Artificial Intelligence Systems

Maria Webb, a real estate broker and author, opposes the proposed policy statement, arguing that it protects AI companies from accountability for discriminatory outputs rather than protecting consumers. She contends that the policy could be used to preempt state-level anti-discrimination laws and urges the FTC to withdraw the statement and instead focus on the harms of algorithmic bias.

He Zhang, founder of antimanipulation.ai, supports the Commission's deception theory regarding AI systems and proposes expanding it to include commercial steering (e.g., engagement and retention tactics). He argues for using measurable behavioral indicators to define violations and emphasizes the need to consider vulnerability aggravators like minors and distressed users in materiality analyses.

The commenter supports the proposed policy, arguing that AI contributes to misinformation, theft from artists, and negative impacts on mental health and critical thinking. They advocate for more regulations, state-level oversight, and a cessation of AI funding in favor of education and healthcare.

The commenter supports the proposed policy and the preservation of Colorado's consumer protection laws. They argue that without regulation, AI models may be biased toward more expensive products due to corporate deals, potentially deceiving consumers.

Stevie Michelle Cline, a legal scholar and practitioner, submits a comment in support of the Proposed Policy Statement Concerning the Suppression of Accuracy in Artificial Intelligence Systems. She argues that the statement addresses a genuine problem of consumer deception but recommends six specific revisions to ensure the policy is durable against litigation, clear for compliance, and aligned with existing national frameworks.

A concerned community member opposes the FTC's proposed policy statement on AI accuracy, arguing that it protects companies from accountability for discriminatory outputs rather than protecting consumers. The commenter asserts that state-level AI accountability laws are necessary consumer protections and urges the Commission to withdraw the statement.

Matt Shepard, owner of Shepard Consulting, supports the Commission's proposed policy against hidden AI steering while emphasizing the need to distinguish between deliberate deception and ordinary machine errors. He suggests implementing low-burden notices for high-stakes topics and advocates for the rule to be applied with strict neutrality across all political viewpoints.

The commenter opposes the FTC's proposed policy statement, arguing that it protects AI companies from accountability by reframing anti-discrimination safeguards as consumer deception. They contend that the policy undermines state-level AI accountability laws and fails to address the structural harms and biases inherent in automated systems.

Rev. Margot Critchfield, an Episcopal priest, opposes the proposed policy statement because she believes it protects AI companies from accountability for discriminatory outputs and could preempt state-level anti-discrimination protections. She argues that the policy reframes necessary equity-centered corrections as consumer deception and urges the FTC to withdraw the statement.

The commenter opposes the proposed policy statement, arguing that it protects AI companies from accountability for discriminatory outputs and could preempt state-level AI accountability laws. They urge the FTC to withdraw the statement and instead focus on the harms of algorithmic discrimination on marginalized communities.