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DoNotPay Settles with FTC for $193K Over Misleading Claims in AI ‘Robot Lawyer’ Services

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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

Exploring the Future of Robot Ethics: Are Isaac Asimov’s Laws Outdated?

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Chicago, IL – In the year 2035, the city of Chicago is populated by robots, obediently serving humanity in the sci-fi action film “I, Robot,” starring Will Smith. This movie, loosely based on Isaac Asimov’s robot stories, explores the potential dangers of a human-robot society. In this futuristic world, robots perform various tasks such as delivering food, taking out the trash, walking dogs, and cleaning. To ensure human safety, Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics govern their behavior. These laws stipulate that robots must not harm humans or allow them to be harmed, must obey human … Read more