Topic
Algorithms
97 published works
Does Crime Pay?
Algorithms and Antitrust Law: The Only Winning Move is Not to Play
By Matthew David Ridings, Mark R. Butscha, Jr.
In The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith famously wrote, “[p]eople of the same trade seldom meet together, even for merriment and diversion, but the conversation ends in a conspiracy against…
PrawfsBlawg
Two Pieces on Algorithms and Institutions
Main Monday, September 14, 2020Two Pieces on Algorithms and InstitutionsThis is a good time to be writing about institutions, which I have done for some time--and a depressing time for…
Inside Global Tech
FTC Provides Guidance on Use of AI and Algorithms
The FTC has recently provided new guidance on the use of AI and algorithms, including a blog post that focuses on the benefits and risks of AI. Former FTC Commissioner Terrell…
Covington Digital Health
FTC Provides Guidance on Use of AI and Algorithms
The FTC has recently provided new guidance on the use of AI and algorithms, including a blog post that focuses on the benefits and risks of AI in the "Health…
Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
Recent FTC Guidance on the Use of Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms in the Age of COVID-19
On April 8, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a blog post titled, “Using Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms,” that offers important lessons about the use of AI and algorithms…
Privacy Compliance & Data Security
Putting the AI in Algorithms: FTC Issues Guidance
By Odia Kagan
The Federal Trade Commission has issued guidance on using artificial intelligence (AI) in algorithms. Key Takeaways The use of AI tools should be transparent, explainable, fair and empirically sound, while fostering accountability. Don't deceive consumers about…
Inside Global Tech
AI Update: FTC Provides Guidance on Use of AI and Algorithms
On April 8, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released a blog post about the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and algorithms in automated decisionmaking. The blog highlighted the potentially…
Consumer Finance Monitor
FTC offers advice on use of artificial intelligence and algorithms
Andrew Smith, Director of the FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection, has written a blog post, "Using Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms," in which the FTC “offer[s] important lessons about how companies…
Every Day Rhetoric
Casual Friday: Where’s the rhetoric in an Algorithm?
By chrisgrim
There's been some odd behavior the last few weeks. We hear reports of people blatantly ignoring stay-at-home orders to visit the beach, throw big birthday parties, or simply go to…
Ad Law Access
Trust in Trustworthiness Ratings? Privacy Group EPIC Lodges Complaint with FTC Regarding Airbnb Ratings
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging that Airbnb is violating the FTC Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act…