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US politics
fromNBC News
1 month ago

Democratic lawmakers urge FTC to investigate Trump phone

Democratic lawmakers requested an FTC probe into Trump Mobile's T1 over alleged deceptive 'Made in the USA' claims and unpaid $100 deposits.
Marketing tech
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
5 months ago

Federal Trade Commission Investigating Google Over Ad Pricing & Terms On Websites

The FTC is investigating Google and Amazon for potentially misleading advertisers by not properly disclosing ad terms, pricing, and auction practices.
more#ftc-investigation
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Trump FTC wants Apple News to promote more Fox News and Breitbart stories

The FTC alleges Apple News suppressed conservative outlets, citing a pro‑Trump study and questioning compliance with consumer-facing terms and expectations.
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E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Instacart scraps AI pricing tests that made some products more expensive

Instacart ended AI-powered pricing tests and will display the same prices for identical items bought at the same time and store location.
#instacart
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
E-Commerce

Instacart's AI-driven pricing tool attracted attention -- now the FTC has questions | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
E-Commerce

Instacart's AI-driven pricing tool attracted attention -- now the FTC has questions | TechCrunch

more#instacart
#meta
fromCNET
2 months ago
US politics

Meta Allegedly Profited by $16B From Scam Ads. US Senators Demand FTC, SEC Probe

fromCNET
2 months ago
US politics

Meta Allegedly Profited by $16B From Scam Ads. US Senators Demand FTC, SEC Probe

more#meta
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Redfin pulled into the fray as Zillow, Compass fight over witness

Redfin delayed enforcing a Zillow-like listing ban due to its Rocket Companies acquisition, prompting subpoenas, depositions, and antitrust-related litigation from Compass.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

FTC lawsuit claims ZillowRedfin rental tie-up crushes competition

Redfin ceased competing in multifamily ILS advertising by making Zillow the exclusive multifamily listings provider, eliminating key competition and raising antitrust concerns.
#microsoft
fromIT Pro
5 months ago
Information security

US Senator calls for Microsoft FTC probe over 'gross cybersecurity negligence' - Ron Wyden claims the tech giant has provided 'dangerous, insecure software' to the US government

fromIT Pro
5 months ago
Information security

US Senator calls for Microsoft FTC probe over 'gross cybersecurity negligence' - Ron Wyden claims the tech giant has provided 'dangerous, insecure software' to the US government

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fromFast Company
5 months ago

When 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.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
5 months ago

ChatGPT gets a teen-only version with safety guardrails

OpenAI is launching a kids-only ChatGPT that defaults to a child experience for unclear ages, adds parental controls and content blocks, and may use ID checks.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
5 months ago

Daily 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.
Marketing tech
US politics
fromThe Hacker News
5 months ago

Senator Wyden Urges FTC to Probe Microsoft for Ransomware-Linked Cybersecurity Negligence

Microsoft's insecure default settings and market dominance enabled ransomware attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure, prompting calls for an FTC probe.
#first-amendment
fromPCMAG
6 months ago
US politics

Judge to FTC: Investigation Into Nonprofit That Criticized X Is 'A Retaliatory Act'

fromPCMAG
6 months ago
US politics

Judge to FTC: Investigation Into Nonprofit That Criticized X Is 'A Retaliatory Act'

Marketing tech
fromReason.com
8 months ago

The 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.
more#first-amendment
SF music
fromTechCrunch
8 months ago

Senators urge FTC to investigate Spotify's higher-priced bundled subscription | TechCrunch

Two U.S. senators are urging the FTC to investigate Spotify for allegedly bundling services without consent, impacting creators' royalties and consumer costs.
fromwww.mediaite.com
9 months ago

Trump Administration Launches Investigation Into Media Matters Amid Musk Lawsuits

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Media Matters amid Elon Musk's defamation lawsuits against the organization regarding its research on antisemitic content on X.
US politics
Graphic design
fromCreative Bloq
9 months ago

Adobe's shock pricing move is controversial (and a bit sneaky)

Adobe's subscription model for Creative Cloud has faced backlash for its high costs, leading to an FTC investigation and significant pricing changes.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
9 months ago

FTC investigates the Zillow-Redfin multifamily rentals deal: reports

The FTC is investigating Zillow's acquisition of Redfin's multifamily rental listing network for potential anticompetitive effects.
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