The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been making headlines recently due to its involvement in various high-profile cases. The agency has been actively pursuing legal action against companies for antitrust violations, consumer protection issues, and data privacy concerns. For example, the FTC has filed lawsuits to block mergers and acquisitions that could potentially harm competition and consumers. Additionally, the FTC has been investigating tech giants like Microsoft and Google over their business practices, including their use of AI and advertising technologies.
Established in 1914, the FTC is an independent agency of the United States government tasked with enforcing antitrust laws and promoting consumer protection. The agency's primary mission is to prevent unfair business practices, protect consumers from deceptive advertising and fraud, and maintain competition in the marketplace. The FTC has the authority to investigate companies, issue fines, and take legal action to address violations of federal laws related to competition and consumer rights. Through its enforcement actions and regulatory initiatives, the FTC plays a crucial role in safeguarding the interests of American consumers and ensuring a fair and competitive business environment.
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Sutton and East Surrey Water has about 845,000 customers across the South East and London.
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A recently released FTC transcript offers an unusually detailed look at a tense meeting between Bezos and the agency over how he used the Signal app.
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The F.T.C. argued that noncompetes don’t just harm workers. They also harm society.
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Google says UK regulator testing means the advertising tech will last until 2025.
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FTC lawsuit to block Coach parent from buying Michael Kors owner says deal would deprive consumers of competition
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Tech company also didn't want a segment on Stewart's show criticizing AI.
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A person familiar with the matter says the Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over its data and security practices
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Lam Tsz-hon, 24, and Chau Ying-wah, 22, appear in court to face two joint counts of preventing the burial of two infants.
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Last week the six biggest operators – Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft and ByteDance – were forced to toe the line on competition, advertising, interoperability and more. It was a gamechanger
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A Microsoft developer is the latest voice to flag problems with AI from inside a major company.
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“It looks to me — just as a matter of basic math — any single person isn’t gonna be getting much,” US Judge James Donato said.
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The Federal Trade Commission and several states are suing to block Kroger's proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of supermarket rival Albertsons.
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An imminent onslaught of AI-created deepfake video and audio is creating a sense of urgency to protect consumers.
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US regulators claim Microsoft's 1,900 job cuts at Activision Blizzard contradict its previous assurances.
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The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into the multibillion-dollar investments by tech giants in AI start-ups OpenAI and Anthropic.
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U.S. regulators have barred Intuit Inc. from advertising its services as 'free' unless they are free for all customers or if eligibility is clearly disclosed.
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Tech companies are being criticized for collecting and using personal data without proper consent from users.
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The Federal Trade Commission is proposing updates to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, including turning off targeted ads to kids under 13 by default and limiting push notifications.
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Rite Aid settles with the FTC over misuse of facial recognition technology, leading to a ban on its use for five years.
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Experts have issued warnings about the increasing use of QR codes by cybercriminals to direct people to harmful websites and steal personal information.