Commission addresses AI-related consumer concerns to ensure ethical use and market integrity
By: David Bland
“AI, in particular generative AI, is still evolving rapidly, but it already has the potential to transform many industries and business practices. Notably, there is no AI exemption from the laws on the books.” – FTC
In the continuously evolving landscape of direct selling, 2023 witnessed the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and the tools it powered as a transformative force within the channel. As in other business sectors, direct selling companies have begun integrating this technology into their core operations, harnessing AI to enhance customer engagement, optimize supply chain management, and refine sales strategies with advanced analytics and predictive modeling.
Regulators are also keeping a close eye on these technologies. As businesses across the country embrace these new tools, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has made it known that it is vigilantly monitoring the marketplace and company behavior on behalf of consumers. The Commission’s Office of Technology is tasked with analyzing AI’s trends and advancements as well as its risks to ensure that these emerging tech products are used by businesses in a manner that is both ethical and compliant with existing consumer protection laws.
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