FTC Orders $1M Settlement Over Misleading AI Accessibility Claims

The Federal Trade Commission has ordered software provider accessiBe to pay $1 million to settle allegations that its AI-powered web accessibility tool misrepresented its ability to make websites fully compliant with WCAG. The FTC’s complaint highlights persistent accessibility barriers, including missing alt text, keyboard traps, and navigation issues, despite claims of compliance.

This settlement emphasizes the importance of genuine digital accessibility efforts. What are your thoughts on how this might influence the broader field of web accessibility tools? Read the FTC's news release here.