FTC removes Lina Khan-era posts about AI risks and open source, raising questions on consumer protection.
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FTC Deletes Lina Khan AI Posts
FTC Removes Lina Khan-Era Posts About AI Risks and Open Source The FTC removes Lina Khan-era posts about AI risks and open source , sparking debate over transparency and consumer safety. The Federal Trade Commission recently took down three blog posts from Khan’s tenure that explored the risks of AI and the promise of open-source AI development. Image Credits:Saul Loeb-Pool / Getty Images One notable post, “On Open-Weights Foundation Models,” was published on July 10, 2024. Another, “Consumers Are Voicing Concerns About AI,” came out in October 2023. A third, authored by Khan’s team, titled “AI and the Risk of Consumer Harm,” appeared on January 3, 2025. This post highlighted potential harms such as commercial surveillance, fraud, impersonation, and illegal discrimination. TechCrunch reached out to the FTC for a comment, while Khan herself declined to respond. Why the FTC Removed These Posts The removal of these posts follows a broader trend of government content modifications initiated unde…
