The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has erased three significant blog entries from the tenure of Chair Lina Khan that discussed the implications of open-source AI and the associated risks to consumers, as reported by Wired. This decision aligns with a larger trend initiated during the Trump administration, wherein federal agencies were instructed to reassess and potentially purge considerable amounts of government content.
Key Points:
- Removed Posts: Three specific entries addressing AI risks and open-source frameworks.
- Context: These actions reflect broader governmental efforts to alter online information.
- Historical Background: The trend of content deletion can be traced back to executive orders from the previous administration aimed at content modification across federal platforms.
The FTC’s decision raises questions about transparency and the public’s access to discussions on AI safety and regulation, highlighting ongoing debates in technology governance.
