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fromFast Company
3 months agoWhen AI becomes a teen's companion, clarity about its role has to come first
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened an investigation into AI "companions" marketed to adolescents. The concern is not hypothetical. These systems are engineered to simulate intimacy, to build the illusion of friendship, and to create a kind of artificial confidant. When the target audience is teenagers, the risks multiply: dependency, manipulation, blurred boundaries between reality and simulation, and the exploitation of some of the most vulnerable minds in society.
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fromSearch Engine Roundtable
3 months agoDaily Search Forum Recap: September 15, 2025
Google Search Console reporting seems off since last week. Plus, third party Google tracking tools reporting is mostly broken since the Google 100 search results parameter going away. Google did not add AI Overview tracking in Search Console, that was fake news. Structured data does not help with AI visibility, not yet at least. FTC is investigating Google over ad pricing and terms.
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fromReason.com
6 months agoThe FTC risks chilling speech with its advertising boycott investigation
The FTC's investigation into Media Matters raises significant First Amendment concerns regarding free speech and advocacy.
X Corp. accuses Media Matters of spreading false narratives that harm its advertising revenue.
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