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FTC Chairman Ferguson Rejects Idea of AI Agents Acting on Their Own
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Fusion42 · 25 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson reaffirmed that AI agents should not be treated as autonomous entities responsible for their own actions, emphasizing human accountability. He highlighted ongoing FTC efforts to address personalized pricing practices and data security in AI through market studies and enforcement actions.
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You must keep control and accountability for AI actions as regulators refuse to treat AI as independent actors. Watch for FTC moves on personalized pricing and data security that can affect compliance and market practices.
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