A single person asked the FTC to ban AI that creates fake people
What happened
The Federal Trade Commission received a petition from one person asking it to ban AI that generates fake people. The agency has published the petition online and is now asking for public comments.
Why it matters
This is a very early step in a long process. A single petition from a member of the public does not mean the FTC will act. But it does show that people are starting to ask regulators to address specific AI harms. The petition targets AI that creates fake people, which could be used for scams or misinformation.
The signal
Watch for the number and type of public comments the FTC receives on this petition. A large number of comments, especially from organized groups or industry, would indicate growing public pressure.