FTC Fines AI Startup accessiBe $1M for Misleading Advertising

FTC Fines AI Startup accessiBe $1M for Misleading Advertising
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has imposed a $1 million fine on accessiBe, an AI startup, for false advertising regarding its website accessibility tools. The FTC found that accessiBe misled consumers and failed to disclose paid endorsements in its marketing. The company is also prohibited from overstating its product capabilities and must clarify connections to reviewers. AccessiBe's AI solution has faced criticism for not adequately making websites compliant with accessibility standards. The FTC's unanimous order will be open for public comment before finalization.