FTC reopens and sets aside the 2024 Rytr LLC final consent order

Summary

On December 22, 2025, the FTC reopened and set aside its 2024 final consent order against Rytr LLC. That order had settled allegations that Rytr's AI writing assistant let subscribers generate false and deceptive reviews, and it banned Rytr from offering any AI service that generates consumer reviews or testimonials. The Commission concluded that the facts alleged in the complaint did not support a Section 5 violation and that the order unduly burdened AI innovation, citing the administration's AI executive order and America's AI Action Plan. Rytr consented, and the vote was 2-0. The FTC said it will still pursue those who use AI to break the law or who misrepresent their AI's capabilities.

Key dates

1. December 22, 2025Takes effect
2. December 22, 2025Issued
3. October 16, 2026Checked against sources
4. October 21, 2026Checked against sources

Developments are added when the record is reviewed. Next review: October 16, 2027.

Evidence

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1. For Release FTC Reopens and Sets Aside Rytr Final Order in Response to the Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan December 22, 2025

   Supports: Date

   The Commission determined after review that the complaint failed to satisfy the legal requirements of the FTC Act and that the order unduly burdens artificial intelligence (AI) innovation

   Supports: Action and grounds

   The final consent order, among other conditions, banned Rytr from providing any AI-enabled service generating consumer or customer reviews or testimonials.

   Supports: What the original order did

   The Commission vote to issue the order reopening and setting aside the final decision and order was 2-0.

   Supports: Vote

   FTC Reopens and Sets Aside Rytr Final Order in Response to the Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan Federal Trade Commission Primary source

2. On December 22, 2025, the FTC issued an order to reopen and set aside a 2024 final consent order involving Rytr LLC.

   Supports: Date (case page)

   Rytr LLC, In the Matter of Federal Trade Commission Primary source