Growth in AI putting people at risk of rogue traders, says Checkatrade chief executive

THE growing use of AI is putting millions of UK households at growing risk of unvetted rogue traders, the boss of Checkatrade has warned.

- By HENRY SAKER-CLARK

It came as the platform for tradespeople said it has blocked hundreds of cowboy traders from listing on its platform despite increased scrutiny from the competition watchdog.

Jambu Palaniappan, chief executive of Checkatrade, claimed AI searches are unknowingly bypassing consumer protections by drawing data from non-compliant platforms.

He said the business has seen many positive uses for AI within its operations but is also leading to heightened risk for many consumers.