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Schlossberg unveils plan to crack down on ‘new frontier’ of AI putting the ‘squeeze’ on consumers: ‘Harbinger’

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FIRST ON FOX: NEW YORK, N.Y. — As thousands of New York City residents prepare to hit the road to leave town for Memorial Day and summer travel, Democratic House candidate Jack Schlossberg is calling for an investigation into the way rental car companies, and potentially other industries, are using artificial intelligence.
Schlossberg, the only grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, is calling on the Federal Trade Commission to look into reports that Hertz began using AI last year to scan cars for rental damages, prompting warnings that consumers could end up being overcharged.
«AI is being used in consumer-facing financial products, and Hertz is using AI to scan for microscopic damage on cars, invisible to the human eye, to charge people with fees for damage that they might not even be aware of, they have no opportunity to dispute, and the FTC should act here to investigate whether or not this constitutes an unfair trade practice,» Schlossberg told Fox News Digital outside a midtown Manhattan Hertz location.
Schlossberg’s concerns stem in part from a report from The Drive where a Hertz customer at location using the technology said he was notified minutes after dropping off his car that a 1-inch scuff on the driver’s side rear wheel resulted in a $440 charge that included $250 for the repair, $125 for processing, and a $65 administrative fee.
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Fox News Digital spoke to Jack Schlossberg about his concerns that artificial intelligence is being used to overcharge consumers. (Fox News Digital)
The report claims the situation for the customer got even worse when he tried to dispute the charges, and the company’s chatbot did not offer a way to reach a live representative, instead routing the issue for review at a later time.
Hertz has been partnering with Israel-based Uveye to deploy AI scanning technology at airport locations over the past year and uses cameras and machine learning algorithms to scan returned cars in hopes of improving the «frequency, accuracy, and efficiency» of the process and phase out the need for manual inspections, Car & Driver reported.
Schlossberg is calling on the FTC to take four actions, adding that if elected to Congress in NY-12 he would move to enshrine them into federal law: conduct a full investigation into Hertz’s use of AI-driven damage detection, determine whether the practice constitutes an unfair or deceptive act under federal law, establish clear guidelines for the use of AI in consumer-facing financial decisions, and ensure that consumers have a transparent, fair, and accessible process to dispute charges.
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«I think that this is a harbinger of what’s to come,» Schlossberg said. «This is the new frontier of corporate fine print because AI is being used in ways we couldn’t imagine to price gouge, price fix, jack up prices on consumers without their consent, and basically just squeeze every nickel and dime out of consumers that they possibly can. And sometimes this can be unfair.»
«We have elected officials in New York City who quietly work for the AI industry — meanwhile, like in the case of Hertz, consumers are being taken for a ride,» Schlossberg’s campaign said in a Wednesday press release first obtained by Fox News Digital, adding that «innovation must not come at the expense of the consumer.»
A Hertz spokesperson pushed back on Schlossberg’s concerns in a statement to Fox News Digital, saying, «Digital vehicle inspections bring precision and transparency to a historically manual and inconsistent process while also enhancing the safety, quality, and reliability of our fleet. They protect customers from being charged for damage that didn’t occur during their rental while enabling faster, fairer resolution when it does.»
The company added, «Since launching over one year ago, we’ve been listening, learning, and improving based on customer feedback — increasing communication, enhancing awareness at digital inspection locations, and strengthening our support channels. We’re committed to building upon the progress we’ve made to continue providing our customers with a more consistent rental experience and safer fleet.»
A company spokesperson also told Fox News Digital that customers are not charged for damages invisible to the human eye and are provided comprehensive reports that include before-and-after photos that can easily be discussed with a Customer Care team via email, phone or chat.
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General view of the entrance to Hertz Car Rentals and the Ziegfeld Ballroom in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. (Julia Bonavita/Fox News Digital)
Schlossberg told Fox News Digital that his announcement in mid-April is intended to «get ahead of the peak season booking» as New Yorkers plan their Memorial Day weekend trips and should be aware of the potential pitfalls of renting a car within the landscape of emerging AI technology.
The FTC declined to comment.
Schlossberg is running as a Democrat in a crowded primary on June 23 to represent New York’s 12th Congressional District in Congress, where the winner is widely believed to be in the driver’s seat to win the general election in one of the most heavily Democratic districts in the country.
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“Innovar es más fácil de lo que se piensa”: especialistas internacionales exponen claves empresariales en el International FACEM Day

La Universidad César Vallejo (UCV) organizó el International FACEM Day, un encuentro académico que convocó a especialistas internacionales, estudiantes, egresados y ejecutivos para analizar los principales desafíos del entorno empresarial, con énfasis en la geopolítica, la innovación y la inteligencia artificial.
El evento se desarrolló de manera presencial el 22 de junio en Trujillo, el 23 en Lima y el 24 en Piura, como parte de una iniciativa de la Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales orientada a vincular la formación académica con las dinámicas del mundo corporativo.
“La innovación es más fácil de lo que piensan”, señaló Alfons Cornella, fundador de Infonomia y del Institute of Next, durante su participación, al destacar que innovar no depende del tamaño de una empresa ni de grandes recursos, sino de la capacidad de observar el entorno y resolver problemas relevantes.

Durante la jornada, los especialistas coincidieron en que el contexto global está marcado por cambios estructurales que impactan directamente en la toma de decisiones empresariales. En ese sentido, Xavier Gimbert Rafols, decano de la Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales de la UCV, subrayó que la geopolítica se ha convertido en un factor determinante.
“La geopolítica te puede cambiar el rumbo absolutamente”, afirmó, al explicar que este elemento ha pasado a ser tan relevante como el mercado o la competencia dentro de la estrategia empresarial, debido a su carácter disruptivo e impredecible.
En la misma línea, Ángel Pascual-Ramseay, profesor de Geopolítica y Geoeconomía en Esade Business School y exasesor del presidente de España, advirtió que el mundo atraviesa un proceso de transformación hacia un nuevo equilibrio global. “Estamos entrando en un nuevo paradigma geopolítico”, indicó, al referirse a un escenario de multipolaridad y fragmentación que incrementa los riesgos y la complejidad económica.
Según explicó, este contexto puede generar impactos directos en la economía a través del uso de herramientas comerciales y financieras por parte de los Estados, así como afectar la globalización, que podría pasar de ser un motor de crecimiento a una fuente de vulnerabilidad.

En cuanto a la innovación, Cornella enfatizó que las soluciones más efectivas surgen de identificar problemas concretos y ofrecer respuestas más eficientes, más que de ideas complejas en apariencia.
Asimismo, destacó el rol de la curiosidad como elemento central en este proceso. “La curiosidad es lo que te mantiene vivo”, afirmó, al señalar que esta cualidad permite detectar oportunidades y adaptarse a un entorno en constante cambio, incluso en un contexto marcado por el avance de la inteligencia artificial.
Gimbert coincidió en que la innovación y la creatividad constituyen una vía clave de diferenciación en el ámbito empresarial, y remarcó que estas capacidades están al alcance de cualquier organización.

Los especialistas también destacaron la importancia de que estos conceptos sean incorporados desde la etapa formativa. Pascual-Ramseay sostuvo que es esencial que los jóvenes desarrollen pensamiento crítico, criterio propio y comprensión del contexto global, dado que enfrentarán un entorno más complejo e inestable.
En esa línea, señaló que la educación debe enfocarse en brindar herramientas para que los estudiantes construyan su propio análisis, más que en transmitir respuestas únicas.
Por su parte, Gimbert indicó que comprender estos factores desde el inicio permite a los estudiantes fortalecer su formación y tomar mejores decisiones en el futuro profesional, al tratarse de elementos transversales en la gestión empresarial.

El International FACEM Day integró aprendizaje intensivo, networking y experiencias académicas con un enfoque aplicado. La Facultad de Ciencias Empresariales de la UCV destacó que este tipo de iniciativas forman parte de una estrategia orientada a promover la internacionalización, el aprendizaje práctico y la conexión con la realidad empresarial.
Según lo informado, el evento registró una alta participación en los distintos campus y contó con la intervención de especialistas internacionales de primer nivel, lo que permitió enriquecer el debate y fortalecer la formación de los asistentes.
Los organizadores señalaron que este tipo de espacios busca no solo beneficiar a estudiantes y egresados, sino también aportar al desarrollo del entorno empresarial y a la sociedad en general.
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Ex-Trump official John Bolton pleads guilty to 1 of 18 counts in classified docs indictment

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Former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday to only one count of an 18-count indictment, but he will not be sentenced until the fall.
During a hearing at the federal district court in Greenbelt, Maryland, Bolton pleaded guilty to the twelfth count, alleging he had unauthorized possession of a document related to national defense.
The count typically has a maximum penalty of 10 years behind bars, but both sides agreed that five years will be the most prison time that can be imposed.
U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes addressed reporters outside the courthouse, emphasizing that this case demonstrated that «no one is above the law.» Hayes declined to take questions.
FORMER NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR JOHN BOLTON TO PLEAD GUILTY TO RETAINING CLASSIFIED INFORMATION: SOURCES
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and former National Security Advisor John Bolton arrives for a plea deal hearing at U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland on June 26, 2026, in Greenbelt, Maryland. (Al Drago)
«The rules governing classified and national defense information apply equally to everyone, regardless of position, and regardless of how long you have served with the United States government,» Hayes began her brief remarks.
«The national defense information at issue in this case was classified at the highest classification levels,» Hayes added. «It contained human intelligence using sensitive sources and methods, and it discussed a covert action program. Mr. Bolton admitted he shared more than 1,000 pages of information about his day-to-day activities as the national security advisor.»
A prosecutor from the Department of Justice told Judge Theodore Chuang that Bolton also faces a fine of $2.25 million, half of which should be paid within 5 days, a required debrief with a U.S. intelligence committee, three years of supervised release and up to 100 hours of community service.
Bolton, who served as national security advisor from April 2018 to September 2019, agreed that he would not get an annuity or retirement from his federal service.
When the judge asked Bolton if he was pleading guilty after having heard the summary of facts in the case, the former Trump official said: «I am your honor, and I’m sorry for it.»
The sentencing was set for October 28. The government plans to dismiss the remaining counts at that hearing.

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and former National Security Advisor John Bolton walks through security as he arrives for a plea deal hearing at U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland on June 26, 2026 in Greenbelt, Maryland. (Al Drago)
By pleading guilty, Bolton waived his right to appeal the sentence and conviction. Chuang said Bolton will be allowed to withdraw his guilty pleas before sentencing. That window will close once the sentencing phase concludes.
Authorities first raided Bolton’s home and office in August of last year. He was indicted in October, originally being charged with both transmission and retention of classified documents.
JOHN BOLTON INDICTED WITH IMPROPER HANDLING OF CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS
According to the indictment, the documents Bolton illegally kept had intelligence about future attacks by an adversarial group in another country.

Then-National Security Advisor John R. Bolton listens as then-President Donald J. Trump meets with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte in the Oval Office at the White House July 18, 2019, in Washington. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Prosecutors said the documents also contained information about a liaison partner sharing sensitive information with the U.S. intelligence community, as well as intelligence that a foreign adversary was planning a missile launch in the future.
Many of the documents were labeled «TOP SECRET,» according to prosecutors.
«From on or about April 9, 2018, through at least on or about August 22, 2025, BOLTON abused his position as National Security Advisor by sharing more than a thousand pages of information about his day-to-day activities as the National Security Advisor,» the indictment read.
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FBI agents raid the Bethesda, Maryland, home of John Bolton on August 22, 2025. (Andrew Harnik)
«BOLTON also unlawfully retained documents, writings, and notes relating to the national defense, including information classified up to the TOP SECRET/SCI level, in his home in Montgomery County, Maryland,» it continued.
Bolton shared this information with two family members through his personal email account, according to prosecutors.
That email account, per court records, was hacked by someone believed to be associated with Iran after Bolton left office.
Since Bolton’s departure, him and Trump have been bitter enemies, with the two men frequently attacking each other over foreign policy disagreements.

Copies of the new book ‘The Room Where It Happened’ by John Bolton are displayed at Book Passage on June 23, 2020 in Corte Madera, California. (Justin Sullivan)
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At the time, Trump said he fired Bolton, but Bolton claimed he resigned of his own accord.
Bolton published a memoir in 2020 titled «The Room Where It Happened,» which characterized Trump as an erratic and irrational leader.
The Trump administration sued to block the book’s release, claiming it contained national security secrets that were classified. A federal judge allowed the book to hit shelves, and Bolton was never prosecuted for anything that was included in it.
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