FTC Chair Says AI Developers Bear Liability for Agents

FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson stated that AI developers should be held liable for the actions of their agents rather than treating the tools as autonomous. He also announced plans to study personalized pricing practices.

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Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Andrew Ferguson attends an interview with Reuters during Momentum AI Austin 2026, in Austin, Texas, U.S., September 25, 2026. REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson stated on Friday afternoon that AI developers should bear legal liability for the actions of their software agents. The stance pushes back against claims that autonomous tools operate beyond human control.

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