Ex-FTC Boss Khan Urges Uncle Sam to Break Out the Handcuffs for AI CEOs, Citing 1934 Precedent

A Reminder From Lina Khan: We Don't Need New Laws to Prosecute CEOs at AI Companies

A 1934 Supreme Court decision, for example, outlawed the “race to the bottom” dynamic that’s been sparking so much fear among AI circles today.

Former FTC Chair Lina Khan Calls for Handcuffs on AI Chiefs Using Decades-Old Laws

Lina Khan argues existing US laws let regulators charge AI CEOs for dangerous products and unfair competition, citing a 1934 precedent. As industry leaders call for paced development, her intervention urges immediate enforcement over new rules. Recent rogue agent incidents underscore the stakes.

Ex-FTC boss Khan urges Uncle Sam to break out the handcuffs for AI CEOs, citing 1934 precedent

Former FTC chair Lina Khan wants the federal government to know that it doesn't need to wait for new laws to address AI threats. There are already laws and regulations on the books, including a 92-year-old Supreme Court precedent, that she argues could be used to hold AI companies and, in some circumstances, their executives accountable for their actions. Khan’s comments on X Sunday follow a flurry of activity from the leadership of OpenAI, Anth…

AI firms must be punished for ‘dangerous products’, says former regulator

Existing laws could see Anthropic, OpenAI and others face punishment for rogue systems

Existing US Laws Can Hold AI Firms, CEOs Liable for Dangerous Products: Former FTC Chair Lina Khan

Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Existing US laws already give authorities powers to hold artificial intelligence (AI) companies and their executives accountable for releasing dangerous, untested or defective products, former US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan said, stressing that AI firms are not exempt from laws already in place. Business News | Existing US Laws Can Hold AI Firms, CEOs Liable for Dangerou…

AI Firms Can and Must Face Liability for 'Dangerous, Unvetted Products,' Says Lina Khan

Former FTC Chair Lina Khan calls for enforcement of existing laws to rein in dangerous AI products, as lawmakers debate regulations.