DoNotPay Settles with FTC for $193K Over Misleading Claims in AI ‘Robot Lawyer’ Services
Washington — The artificial intelligence startup DoNotPay, self-proclaimed as the world’s first “robot lawyer,” has recently settled for $193,000 with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over accusations of misleading marketing claims. The FTC criticized the company for promoting its AI chatbot’s capabilities as on par with human lawyers without any supportive evidence or proper testing. DoNotPay, initially lauded for its innovative approach to offering legal advice on various matters including parking ticket disputes and divorce settlements, did not admit liability but agreed to the settlement following charges of violating the FTC Act. The company is … Read more