What happened
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The FTC complaint challenged Workado’s accuracy claims for its detector.
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It said the model was trained almost entirely on academic writing.
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The final order was issued on 28 August 2025.
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Workado must notify customers and report to the FTC for four years.
Why this is a design failure
A detector that sounds certain can get people wrongly accused of using AI.
The fair alternative
State where the tool works, how often it is wrong, and show the evidence.
Do
Publish tested accuracy for each type of text.
Don’t
Don’t claim accuracy you have not measured.
Company response
Workado agreed to the FTC order.