FTC roundtable on generative AI and the creative economy

On October 4, the FTC hosted a virtual roundtable to hear directly from creators on how generative AI is affecting their work and livelihood. FTC Chair Lina Khan noted the Commission’s role enforcing rules of fair competition and its intention to “keep pace” to fully understand how new technology can be used and the negative impacts. Khan reminded the audience that there is no “AI exemption” to the laws regarding unfair methods of competition or collusion, discrimination, or deception. In…
By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP