Which regulatory agencies enforce this type of clause?

{'agency': 'FTC', 'reason': 'The FTC enforces against deceptive AI-generated content under Section 5, including fake personas and disinformation campaigns targeting consumers.', 'complaint_url': 'https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/'}, {'agency': 'State_AG', 'reason': 'State attorneys general enforce bot disclosure laws and consumer protection statutes against AI-enabled deceptive influence campaigns.', 'complaint_url': 'https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/'}

What is the severity of this clause?

ConductAtlas classifies this Prohibition on Disinformation and Influence Operations clause as medium severity. Severity reflects the magnitude of rights affected, the breadth of users impacted, and the degree of discretion the platform retains.

Prohibition on Disinformation and Influence Operations — Cohere

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What it is

Cohere prohibits using its AI to create disinformation campaigns, fake social media personas, or content designed to manipulate public opinion through deceptive means.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Consumers benefit from this prohibition because it prevents Cohere's technology from being weaponized to manipulate their political beliefs or deceive them through AI-generated fake news or personas.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

This provision addresses one of the highest-profile AI misuse risks — foreign and domestic influence operations — and aligns Cohere with regulatory expectations under the EU DSA and emerging US electoral integrity frameworks.

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Certain use cases, such as violence, hate speech, fraud, and privacy violations, are strictly prohibited. Developers must outline and get approval for their use case to access the Cohere API, understanding the models and limitations.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This prohibition engages the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) Art. 34 systemic risk assessment obligations for very large online platforms; EU AI Act Art. 50 transparency requirements for AI-generated content; FEC regulations on AI-generated political advertising (11 CFR); and FTC Act Section 5 on deceptive practices, enforced by FTC and FEC respectively. (2)

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Applicable agencies

FTC

The FTC enforces against deceptive AI-generated content under Section 5, including fake personas and disinformation campaigns targeting consumers.
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State AG

State attorneys general enforce bot disclosure laws and consumer protection statutes against AI-enabled deceptive influence campaigns.
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Provision details

Document information

Document

Cohere Usage Policy

Entity

Cohere

Document last updated

April 29, 2026

Tracking information

First tracked

April 30, 2026

Last verified

April 30, 2026

Record ID

CA-P-004173

Document ID

CA-D-00442

Evidence Provenance

Source URL

https://docs.cohere.com/docs/usage-policy

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SHA-256

2937f674a79ab03784eab9a8774b7c807068d6f695cd81b3eb7bc9419a338c76

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How to Cite

ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Cohere | Document: Cohere Usage Policy | Record: CA-P-004173
Captured: 2026-04-30 06:46:20 UTC | SHA-256: 2937f674a79ab037…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/cohere/cohere-usage-policy/prohibition-on-disinformation-and-influence-operations/
Accessed: May 2, 2026

Classification

Severity

Medium

Prohibition on Disinformation and Influence Operations