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FTC Blog Posts on AI Risks Censored by Trump Admin

10/21/2025

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The Trump administration removed several Federal Trade Commission blog posts warning about AI risks and discussing open-source models, including articles from Lina Khan's leadership.
Critics say the deletions reflect a broader pattern of suppressing content conflicting with the administration's pro-tech agenda.
The removals raise compliance concerns under the Federal Records Act and the Open Government Data Act.
The FTC's shift in focus may hinder consumer protection amid rapid AI development.

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The Trump administration removed several Federal Trade Commission blog posts warning about AI risks and discussing open-source models, including articles from Lina Khan's leadership.
Critics say the deletions reflect a broader pattern of suppressing content conflicting with the administration's pro-tech agenda.
The removals raise compliance concerns under the Federal Records Act and the Open Government Data Act.
The FTC's shift in focus may hinder consumer protection amid rapid AI development.