Former FTC chair urges accountability for AI executives
Former Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan argued that existing US laws could hold artificial-intelligence companies and, potentially, their executives accountable for harms. The Register described her appeal as drawing on a 1934 precedent. The available RSS material does not identify a specific company, alleged violation or proposed enforcement action.
Why it matters
The argument shifts the AI safety debate from new rules toward enforcement of laws already on the books.
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Part of the September 15, 2026 brief.