Consumer Protection Law Was Not Built for Robot Shoppers
Regulators should act now to control the potential harms of AI shopping agents.
Could Financial Disclosures Curb Climate Change?
Climate disclosures—if designed well—can bridge the gap between financial actors and regulatory goals.
DNA Testing is Not “Just Saliva”
To protect consumers, governments should step in to address the risks of DNA testing.
Contracts and Privacy Policies in the Age of Smart Readers
New technology can enhance consumer comprehension of complex contract terms.
The Law and Policy of Product Obsolescence
Policymakers should address the constant turnover of products which leads to mass consumerism.
Administrative Control and Consumer Exploitation in Standard Form Contracts
Agencies should scrutinize one-sided terms in standard form contracts to ensure consumer protection.
Improving Front-of-Package Food Health Labeling
Food regulators in the United States should adopt smarter front-of-package labeling to encourage healthier eating.
Are Online Agreements Readable?
Regulators may need to protect consumers from unreadable online contracts and privacy policies.