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The US Government Just Banned Fake AI-Generated Reviews

The FTC has implemented a ban on AI-generated and deceptive online reviews to protect consumers and promote fair market competition.

FTC announces crackdown on 'deceptive AI' businesses

The FTC is cracking down on companies using AI to mislead consumers, emphasizing that AI does not exempt entities from legal accountability.

Canceling Subscriptions Could Get Easier Under New Biden Administration Rules

Biden administration proposes policies to simplify consumer rights and cancel subscriptions easily.

Fortnite Players Get Millions in Refunds for Unwanted Purchases

Players of Fortnite are to receive refunds from Epic Games due to manipulative purchasing practices, totaling up to $245 million.

Arise will pay $7 million to workers FTC says the gig company misled about how much money they could make on its platform

The Federal Trade Commission took action against Arise Virtual Solutions for misleading people about earning potential in the gig economy.

F.T.C. Bars Anonymous Messaging App From Serving Users Under Age 18

The Federal Trade Commission barred an online service from serving users under 18 due to child privacy violations.

The US Government Just Banned Fake AI-Generated Reviews

The FTC has implemented a ban on AI-generated and deceptive online reviews to protect consumers and promote fair market competition.

FTC announces crackdown on 'deceptive AI' businesses

The FTC is cracking down on companies using AI to mislead consumers, emphasizing that AI does not exempt entities from legal accountability.

Canceling Subscriptions Could Get Easier Under New Biden Administration Rules

Biden administration proposes policies to simplify consumer rights and cancel subscriptions easily.

Fortnite Players Get Millions in Refunds for Unwanted Purchases

Players of Fortnite are to receive refunds from Epic Games due to manipulative purchasing practices, totaling up to $245 million.

Arise will pay $7 million to workers FTC says the gig company misled about how much money they could make on its platform

The Federal Trade Commission took action against Arise Virtual Solutions for misleading people about earning potential in the gig economy.

F.T.C. Bars Anonymous Messaging App From Serving Users Under Age 18

The Federal Trade Commission barred an online service from serving users under 18 due to child privacy violations.
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#big-tech

FTC Report Shows Profit-Hungry Tech Giants 'Harmful to Children and Teens' | Common Dreams

Child welfare advocates urge lawmakers to pass bills protecting youth from unsafe practices by Big Tech, following an FTC report on social media's dangers.

Why FTC chair Lina Khan is one of Fast Company's 10 most innovative people of the last 10 years

Lina Khan emphasizes the importance of structural competition in markets, not just pricing, reshaping antitrust enforcement's focus.

Donald Trump should nominate digital freedom fighter Andrew Ferguson to chair FTC

Andrew Ferguson is a crucial candidate for FTC chair in the fight against Big Tech's censorship and antitrust abuses.

Andrew Ferguson is the free-speech champion we need at the FTC's helm

Andrew Ferguson's appointment as FTC chairman is seen as a positive step for opponents of online censorship.

FTC Report Shows Profit-Hungry Tech Giants 'Harmful to Children and Teens' | Common Dreams

Child welfare advocates urge lawmakers to pass bills protecting youth from unsafe practices by Big Tech, following an FTC report on social media's dangers.

Why FTC chair Lina Khan is one of Fast Company's 10 most innovative people of the last 10 years

Lina Khan emphasizes the importance of structural competition in markets, not just pricing, reshaping antitrust enforcement's focus.

Donald Trump should nominate digital freedom fighter Andrew Ferguson to chair FTC

Andrew Ferguson is a crucial candidate for FTC chair in the fight against Big Tech's censorship and antitrust abuses.

Andrew Ferguson is the free-speech champion we need at the FTC's helm

Andrew Ferguson's appointment as FTC chairman is seen as a positive step for opponents of online censorship.
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#antitrust

A Microsoft victory and Mozilla defeat: The fallout from Google's antitrust saga

Google was ruled to have an illegal monopoly in the search market, impacting advertising rates and competitive opportunities.

Trump's Pick to Lead FTC Wants to Roll Back Regulations and End "War on Mergers"

Andrew Ferguson aims to reverse the FTC's current consumer protection and antitrust strategies under Lina Khan.

Microsoft to FTC: Investigate your own leaks

Microsoft is upset about learning of an FTC antitrust investigation through media rather than official channels.

A Microsoft victory and Mozilla defeat: The fallout from Google's antitrust saga

Google was ruled to have an illegal monopoly in the search market, impacting advertising rates and competitive opportunities.

Trump's Pick to Lead FTC Wants to Roll Back Regulations and End "War on Mergers"

Andrew Ferguson aims to reverse the FTC's current consumer protection and antitrust strategies under Lina Khan.

Microsoft to FTC: Investigate your own leaks

Microsoft is upset about learning of an FTC antitrust investigation through media rather than official channels.
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#kroger

Kroger and Albertsons grocery megamerger halted by federal court

A judge has temporarily blocked the $24.6 billion merger of Kroger and Albertsons, favoring federal regulators' concerns over reduced competition and higher prices.

Federal Judge Blocks $25 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Grocery Merger

Judge blocks Kroger's merger with Albertsons, citing concerns over reduced competition affecting consumers and workers.

Kroger and Albertsons grocery megamerger halted by federal court

A judge has temporarily blocked the $24.6 billion merger of Kroger and Albertsons, favoring federal regulators' concerns over reduced competition and higher prices.

Federal Judge Blocks $25 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Grocery Merger

Judge blocks Kroger's merger with Albertsons, citing concerns over reduced competition affecting consumers and workers.
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#data-security

Congress tries again for comprehensive data privacy bill

The American Privacy Rights Act aims to establish nationwide data security practices and hold companies accountable for protecting personal data.
The bill empowers the Federal Trade Commission to enforce legislation and requires large data holders to conduct privacy impact assessments regularly.

The FTC Thinks Data Clean Rooms May Have A Few Dusty Corners | AdExchanger

Data clean rooms aren't a guarantee of privacy compliance and companies remain responsible for managing personal information securely.

Congress tries again for comprehensive data privacy bill

The American Privacy Rights Act aims to establish nationwide data security practices and hold companies accountable for protecting personal data.
The bill empowers the Federal Trade Commission to enforce legislation and requires large data holders to conduct privacy impact assessments regularly.

The FTC Thinks Data Clean Rooms May Have A Few Dusty Corners | AdExchanger

Data clean rooms aren't a guarantee of privacy compliance and companies remain responsible for managing personal information securely.
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IFA Cautions the FTC on Franchise Regulation | Entrepreneur

The IFA urges the FTC to avoid increasing regulations on franchising, claiming it undermines the franchise model's viability.

The 2024 choice on regulation: Trump wants America unleashed, Harris wants it strangled

Donald Trump is portrayed as the candidate who can counter excessive federal regulations and promote American prosperity.
#pharmacy-benefit-managers

The FTC Released a Scathing Interim Report on PBMs. What's Next? - MedCity News

The FTC's investigation on PBMs reveals market concentration and profit generation issues, impacting drug costs and independent pharmacies negatively.

Video: Why the FTC's Lawsuit Against PBMs May Have Some Legs - MedCity News

The FTC alleges that pharmacy benefit managers inflate insulin prices through rebate programs, harming patients financially.

The FTC Released a Scathing Interim Report on PBMs. What's Next? - MedCity News

The FTC's investigation on PBMs reveals market concentration and profit generation issues, impacting drug costs and independent pharmacies negatively.

Video: Why the FTC's Lawsuit Against PBMs May Have Some Legs - MedCity News

The FTC alleges that pharmacy benefit managers inflate insulin prices through rebate programs, harming patients financially.
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#antitrust-lawsuit

FTC can proceed with antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, judge rules

Federal judge allowed FTC's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon to proceed, marking a significant legal challenge against the company.

Judge greenlights FTC's antitrust suit against Amazon

FTC allowed to proceed with antitrust claims against Amazon despite some state law claims being dismissed.

FTC can proceed with antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, judge rules

Federal judge allowed FTC's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon to proceed, marking a significant legal challenge against the company.

Judge greenlights FTC's antitrust suit against Amazon

FTC allowed to proceed with antitrust claims against Amazon despite some state law claims being dismissed.
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FTC seeks to block Kate Spade, Michael Kors merger

The FTC is opposing the $8.5 billion merger of Tapestry, citing potential consumer price increases.
Michael Kors argues that the handbag market remains competitive despite brand consolidation.

Can Lina Khan Hold On?

Lina Khan's term as F.T.C. chair has sparked significant debate over antitrust enforcement and corporate regulations, positioning her as a pivotal figure in this landscape.
#data-collection

F.T.C. Study Finds Vast Surveillance' of Social Media Users

Social media and streaming services engage in extensive surveillance of users, including minors, collecting more personal data than understood by users.

Automakers Sold Driver Data for Pennies, Senators Say

Automakers like General Motors are collecting and sharing driver data, often without their knowledge, for profit.

F.T.C. Study Finds Vast Surveillance' of Social Media Users

Social media and streaming services engage in extensive surveillance of users, including minors, collecting more personal data than understood by users.

Automakers Sold Driver Data for Pennies, Senators Say

Automakers like General Motors are collecting and sharing driver data, often without their knowledge, for profit.
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Bitcoin ATM scams have cost Americans over $10 million per month this year

Bitcoin ATM scams have surged, with fraud losses reaching $65 million in the first half of 2023, largely affecting older individuals.
#data-privacy

Lawmakers unveil new bipartisan digital privacy bill after years of impasse

Senator Cantwell and Representative McMorris Rodgers introduced the American Privacy Rights Act, a major data privacy proposal.
The bill grants consumers new rights over their data, including the ability to sue for violations and opt-out of certain data uses.

AI Surveillance Pricing' Could Use Data to Make People Pay More

Data has become a vital commodity, driving algorithmic pricing and targeted advertising.
The FTC is investigating the implications of personalized pricing practices and data collection.
Surveillance pricing raises questions about consumer fairness and competitive practices.

Data brokers know everything about you - what FTC case against ad tech giant Kochava reveals

Kochava is involved in a legal battle with the Federal Trade Commission over its data acquisition and AI-aided analytics practices
The FTC is also cracking down on data brokers, recently reaching a settlement with Outlogic that includes a ban on the use and sale of sensitive location data

Lawmakers unveil new bipartisan digital privacy bill after years of impasse

Senator Cantwell and Representative McMorris Rodgers introduced the American Privacy Rights Act, a major data privacy proposal.
The bill grants consumers new rights over their data, including the ability to sue for violations and opt-out of certain data uses.

AI Surveillance Pricing' Could Use Data to Make People Pay More

Data has become a vital commodity, driving algorithmic pricing and targeted advertising.
The FTC is investigating the implications of personalized pricing practices and data collection.
Surveillance pricing raises questions about consumer fairness and competitive practices.

Data brokers know everything about you - what FTC case against ad tech giant Kochava reveals

Kochava is involved in a legal battle with the Federal Trade Commission over its data acquisition and AI-aided analytics practices
The FTC is also cracking down on data brokers, recently reaching a settlement with Outlogic that includes a ban on the use and sale of sensitive location data
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#noncompete-agreements

Federal judge derails FTC's sweeping ban on non-compete agreements

A federal judge blocked an FTC rule on noncompete agreements, citing the agency exceeded its authority and would cause irreparable harm.

Judge Refuses to Block F.T.C.'s Noncompete Ban as Lawsuits Play Out

Federal judge in Pennsylvania upholds FTC's ban on noncompete agreements, impacting American workers.

The FTC's noncompete agreements ban has been struck down

A federal judge has blocked the FTC's ban on noncompete agreements, claiming it exceeds the agency's authority and could cause irreparable harm.

Opinion | The Mostly Persuasive Logic Behind the New Ban on Noncompetes

The F.T.C. banned noncompete agreements for most workers due to coercive practices, exempting senior executives due to their negotiation power.

Federal judge derails FTC's sweeping ban on non-compete agreements

A federal judge blocked an FTC rule on noncompete agreements, citing the agency exceeded its authority and would cause irreparable harm.

Judge Refuses to Block F.T.C.'s Noncompete Ban as Lawsuits Play Out

Federal judge in Pennsylvania upholds FTC's ban on noncompete agreements, impacting American workers.

The FTC's noncompete agreements ban has been struck down

A federal judge has blocked the FTC's ban on noncompete agreements, claiming it exceeds the agency's authority and could cause irreparable harm.

Opinion | The Mostly Persuasive Logic Behind the New Ban on Noncompetes

The F.T.C. banned noncompete agreements for most workers due to coercive practices, exempting senior executives due to their negotiation power.
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#tiktok

TikTok violated children's privacy, allowed them to create accounts: DOJ lawsuit

The Justice Department and FTC sued TikTok for violating children's privacy laws and previous settlement terms, intensifying legal battles over user data protection.
The lawsuit targets TikTok for allegedly collecting and using personal information of children under 13 without parental consent or control, highlighting a significant breach of online privacy regulations.

US governement sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children's data

The Justice Department sues TikTok for violating children's online privacy law and failing to comply with a previous settlement, risking its operations in the U.S.

TikTok parent ByteDance sued for 'massive-scale invasions of children's privacy'

TikTok sued for privacy violations involving children under 13.

TikTok violated children's privacy, allowed them to create accounts: DOJ lawsuit

The Justice Department and FTC sued TikTok for violating children's privacy laws and previous settlement terms, intensifying legal battles over user data protection.
The lawsuit targets TikTok for allegedly collecting and using personal information of children under 13 without parental consent or control, highlighting a significant breach of online privacy regulations.

US governement sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children's data

The Justice Department sues TikTok for violating children's online privacy law and failing to comply with a previous settlement, risking its operations in the U.S.

TikTok parent ByteDance sued for 'massive-scale invasions of children's privacy'

TikTok sued for privacy violations involving children under 13.
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Corporations are forcing Americans to pay more for less in their own words | Matt Stoller

The article discusses a fierce battle between the Biden administration and the oil industry over oil prices, revealing allegations of price-fixing schemes by industry leaders.
#ring

Can California police take your Ring doorbell footage? A new policy changes the rules

Beginning in February, Ring will no longer give law enforcement access to video footage without the owner's consent or a warrant.
Ring's decision to change its policy comes after a privacy case ruling by the Federal Trade Commission last year.

Ring customers, you might get a PayPal refund from the FTC after a privacy lawsuit was settled

FTC issues refunds over $5.6 million to Ring customers due to privacy and security breaches.

Can California police take your Ring doorbell footage? A new policy changes the rules

Beginning in February, Ring will no longer give law enforcement access to video footage without the owner's consent or a warrant.
Ring's decision to change its policy comes after a privacy case ruling by the Federal Trade Commission last year.

Ring customers, you might get a PayPal refund from the FTC after a privacy lawsuit was settled

FTC issues refunds over $5.6 million to Ring customers due to privacy and security breaches.
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The government announced winners of a contest to tell real voices from deepfake audio

Federal Trade Commission awards prizes to organizations for developing technologies to detect audio deepfakes.
Organizations are using innovative methods, such as sensors and data injection, to distinguish between authentic human speech and AI-generated audio.

The Ad Industry Urgently Needs Consistent Privacy Standards | AdExchanger

Standardization in privacy compliance is crucial due to the increasing regulations at both state and federal levels.
Regulators are emphasizing the need for proactive compliance and swift enforcement in the realm of data privacy.

Why the Biden Administration Is Suing Apple and Investigating Big Grocers

The Department of Justice sued Apple for monopolizing the smartphone market.
The Federal Trade Commission released a report on grocery industry concentration and price hikes during the pandemic.

U.S. Agencies Open Inquiry Into Generic Drug Shortages

The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Health and Human Services will investigate the causes of generic drug shortages and the role of middlemen in the supply chain.
The inquiry is focused on group purchasing organizations and drug distributors that may have pressured pricing and manufacturing, leading to drug shortages.

Certified natural gas is dangerous greenwashing scheme', US senators say

Certified natural gas is seen as a greenwashing scheme by progressive senators, who argue that it allows the oil and gas industry to justify the continued use of methane gas.
Gas certification programs may face stricter regulations under the updated Green Guides from the Federal Trade Commission, strengthening legal cases against polluters.

U.S. Corporations Are Openly Trying to Destroy Core Public Institutions. We Should All Be Worried.

Trader Joe's and SpaceX have filed lawsuits against the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for being unconstitutional, following Meta's ongoing lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
These companies are taking advantage of a perceived conservative-leaning Supreme Court to protect their interests by challenging public institutions.

AI Briefing: FTC and Congress put pressure on AI giants as GenAI misinformation spreads

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an inquiry into five major AI players, including Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, Anthropic, and OpenAI, to investigate the impact of their investments and partnerships on competition.
The FTC is looking for information about investment and partnership agreements, their rationale, and the implications for competition, sales, resources, and product rollouts.

Tell the FTC: It's Time to Act on the Right to Repair

You should be able to fix and modify the things you own.
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on the right to repair.
#data-brokers

FTC Bars X-Mode from Selling Sensitive Location Data

Phone app location data brokers pose a threat to privacy and safety by selling our location data to advertisers and even police.
The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against X-Mode Social for collecting and selling raw location data to marketers and government contractors.

Regulators crack down on company selling detailed location data

Federal regulators are cracking down on companies that profit off people's sensitive personal information.
The FTC has settled with two companies, InMarket Media and Outlogic (formerly X-Mode Social), to prohibit the sale of users' sensitive location data.

FTC Bars X-Mode from Selling Sensitive Location Data

Phone app location data brokers pose a threat to privacy and safety by selling our location data to advertisers and even police.
The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against X-Mode Social for collecting and selling raw location data to marketers and government contractors.

Regulators crack down on company selling detailed location data

Federal regulators are cracking down on companies that profit off people's sensitive personal information.
The FTC has settled with two companies, InMarket Media and Outlogic (formerly X-Mode Social), to prohibit the sale of users' sensitive location data.
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In Win for Reproductive Rights, FTC Bans Data Brokers From Selling Location Data

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a ban on the sale of individuals' medical location data in a groundbreaking move to protect the privacy of people seeking abortion in the U.S.
The ban follows the conclusion of the FTC's investigation into Outlogic (formerly X-Mode Social), a smartphone surveillance company that tracks people through more than 100 smartphone apps.
Outlogic is now prohibited from selling or sharing any person's private location data that could be used to track someone to a health care facility, domestic abuse shelter, or place of worship.

FTC launches an antitrust probe into Microsoft's deal with Inflection AI

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Microsoft's deal with Inflection AI over potential antitrust concerns.
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