Commercial AI Use

NACA v. RentGrow

October 4, 2024

Challenging the unfair and deceptive practices of tenant screening company RentGrow's automated tenant screening reports

• Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights

• Commercial AI Use

• Consumer Privacy

• Government AI Use

• Screening & Scoring

• Privacy Cases

The Washington Post: D.C. contractor sued for alleged improper screening of hopeful tenants

October 3, 2024

• Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights

• Commercial AI Use

• Screening & Scoring

• News

Bloomberg Law: DC Tenant Screener Discriminates With AI, Consumer Advocates Say

October 3, 2024

• Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights

• Commercial AI Use

• Screening & Scoring

• News

PRESS RELEASE: EPIC and Consumer Advocates Sue Tenant Screening Company for Unfair and Deceptive Algorithmic Practices

October 3, 2024

The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) and the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA) have filed suit against tenant screening company, RentGrow, for unfair and deceptive practices tied to their automated tenant screening reports.

• Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights

• Commercial AI Use

• Screening & Scoring

• Updates

Law360: AI Safety Bill Veto Shows Calif. Taking Regulatory ‘Baby Steps’

September 30, 2024

• AI Policy

• Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights

• Commercial AI Use

• Privacy Laws

• U.S. State Privacy Laws

• News

FTC Takes Action Against Businesses Using Unproven, Deceptive, and Fraudulent AI Systems

September 25, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission’s Operation AI Comply is in full swing. The Commission’s new initiative aims to crack down on AI-infused frauds and deceptions to protect consumers from deceptive, inaccurate, and fraudulent AI-powered practices like chatbots, fake online reviews, or false claims of huge earnings. The Commission has taken action against DoNotPay, Ascend Ecom, Ecommerce Empire Builders, Rytr, and the FBA Machine for deceptive uses of AI that harmed consumers.

• Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights

• Commercial AI Use

• Consumer Privacy

• Data Protection

• Updates

Cal Matters: California drivers can get mobile licenses on their iPhones — but they need physical ones too 

September 19, 2024

• Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights

• Commercial AI Use

• Government AI Use

• Surveillance Oversight

• News

USA Today: Apple is launching new AI features. What do they mean for your privacy?

September 13, 2024

• Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights

• Commercial AI Use

• News

EPIC Comments to NIST on Managing the Risks of Misuse with AI Foundation Models

September 11, 2024

• AI Policy

• Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights

• Commercial AI Use

• Consumer Privacy

• Data Brokers

• Web Scraping

• APA Comments

EPIC Urges FCC to Require More Disclosures Around AI Content in Political Ads—and Restrict AI Disinformation

September 5, 2024

• Access to Information

• Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights

• Commercial AI Use

• Democracy & Free Speech

• Updates