Delphia, Global Predictions fined by SEC in ‘AI washing’ cases
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Adrianne Appel2024-03-18T19:48:00
Two investment advisers agreed to pay a total of $400,000 to settle charges by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) the firms each engaged in artificial intelligence (AI) misrepresentations that misled clients about how they were using the technology.
Delphia USA and Global Predictions were fined $225,000 and $175,000, respectively, the SEC announced in a press release Monday. The firms each agreed to a censure and to cease and desist from further violations in reaching settlement.
The penalties follow months of warnings by senior leaders at the SEC regarding the concept of “AI washing,” which includes firms marketing applications of the technology in ways they aren’t using it.
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