FTC consumer chief fires warning on false AI claimsFTC holds companies accountable for AI claims, vows regulatory action for phony promises, and emphasizes truthfulness and substantiation.
Don't Do It: Google Maps to Label Business Pages That Post Fake ReviewsGoogle Maps is increasingly removing fake reviews and penalizing businesses that violate its Fake Engagement policy.
Posting Fake Online Reviews Is Now Illegal Under New FTC Rule | iHeartThe FTC has made fake consumer reviews illegal to promote fair competition and honest advertising.
7 ways to fight back against spam phone callsUnwanted phone calls, including robocalls and scams, are a major nuisance leading to consumer complaints, but settings can help manage these calls.
Airbnb to show fees in price display to comply with FTC ruleAirbnb will now display total prices for stays, inclusive of all fees, in line with FTC regulations taking effect soon.
FTC consumer chief fires warning on false AI claimsFTC holds companies accountable for AI claims, vows regulatory action for phony promises, and emphasizes truthfulness and substantiation.
Don't Do It: Google Maps to Label Business Pages That Post Fake ReviewsGoogle Maps is increasingly removing fake reviews and penalizing businesses that violate its Fake Engagement policy.
Posting Fake Online Reviews Is Now Illegal Under New FTC Rule | iHeartThe FTC has made fake consumer reviews illegal to promote fair competition and honest advertising.
7 ways to fight back against spam phone callsUnwanted phone calls, including robocalls and scams, are a major nuisance leading to consumer complaints, but settings can help manage these calls.
Airbnb to show fees in price display to comply with FTC ruleAirbnb will now display total prices for stays, inclusive of all fees, in line with FTC regulations taking effect soon.
How to find and cancel your unused subscriptionsSubscription services can quietly drain your finances, often going unnoticed until evaluated.
Could Easier Cancellations Build Customer Loyalty? | EntrepreneurNew FTC rules will simplify cancellation processes for subscriptions, contrasting with the ease of signing up.The subscription market is predicted to grow significantly, stressing the need for transparent cancellation practices.
How to find and cancel your unused subscriptionsSubscription services can quietly drain your finances, often going unnoticed until evaluated.
Could Easier Cancellations Build Customer Loyalty? | EntrepreneurNew FTC rules will simplify cancellation processes for subscriptions, contrasting with the ease of signing up.The subscription market is predicted to grow significantly, stressing the need for transparent cancellation practices.
A major data broker hack may have leaked precise location info for millionsGravy Analytics disclosed a significant data breach exposing sensitive location data for millions, including high-profile sites and users from various popular apps.
Amazon targets influencer reviews on TikTok, YouTube, InstagramAmazon is actively investigating product testimonials from influencers in response to regulatory pressure on paid reviews.
One Of Trump's Nominees Is Already In Hot Water Over EthicsMehmet Oz faces allegations for failing to disclose his business relationship with iHerb in social media promotions, potentially violating FTC rules.
Amazon targets influencer reviews on TikTok, YouTube, InstagramAmazon is actively investigating product testimonials from influencers in response to regulatory pressure on paid reviews.
One Of Trump's Nominees Is Already In Hot Water Over EthicsMehmet Oz faces allegations for failing to disclose his business relationship with iHerb in social media promotions, potentially violating FTC rules.
Marriott and Starwood hotels will have to get better at data securityMarriott and Starwood mandated to enhance digital security due to FTC findings of lax practices during significant data breaches.
Mehmet Oz endorsed products without noting financial ties, watchdog saysDr. Mehmet Oz's undisclosed endorsements of herbal supplements raise ethical and regulatory compliance concerns regarding his position overseeing Medicare.
Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video subscribers are hitting 'pause' instead of canceling altogetherMany streaming subscribers frequently cancel and re-subscribe, indicating a trend of 'subscription pausers' in the industry.
The FTC's 'Click-to-Cancel' rule for subscriptions is long overdueTransparent disclosures on free trial terms can lead to happier, more loyal customers.
Bankruptcy Sale of DNA Data: From Toysmart to 23andMe23andMe's financial struggles may lead to the sale of DNA data from its 15 million customers, raising privacy concerns.
Morning Docket: 08.22.24Legal disputes over noncompete agreements and discrimination laws continue to evolve, shaping the landscape of regulatory frameworks.
Google Team Pixel Reviewers Flag 'Brand Love' Requirement | EntrepreneurGoogle's Pixel 9 review program imposed a requirement for creators to favor the Pixel over competitors, which was later admitted as an error.
Read the lawsuitDefendants are accused of allowing children under 13 to use TikTok without parental consent, raising data privacy concerns.