What did the FTC actually publish on July 7, 2026?
A policy statement titled 'Policy Statement Concerning the Suppression of Accuracy in Artificial Intelligence Systems,' published in the Federal Register as document 2026-13628. It argues that AI companies steering model outputs away from what users reasonably expect — including to satisfy state law — can violate Section 5 of the FTC Act's ban on deceptive practices.
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The FTC Just Picked a Fight With States Over What Counts as an AI 'Lie'The FTC's July 7 statement says state laws forcing AI models to alter true outputs may itself be deception. Comments close July 31, 2026.
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