Which governing body is responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws in relation to AI?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws related to various industries, including artificial intelligence. The FTC's mandate includes preventing unfair or deceptive acts or practices in commerce, which directly encompasses issues surrounding AI technologies, such as transparency, data privacy, and accountability to consumers. The FTC has increasingly focused on the implications of AI and machine learning in its regulatory approach, especially regarding how these technologies can impact consumer rights and fair market practices.

In contrast, while the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) focuses primarily on workplace safety and health regulations, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) deals with safety standards for consumer products, neither has a specific mandate related to the governance and ethical considerations of AI. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) focuses on enforcing laws against workplace discrimination, which, while it may intersect with AI in employment contexts, does not cover the broader spectrum of consumer protection laws relevant to AI technologies.