The agency is also looking to strengthen its enforcement against scammers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested public feedback on a proposed rule that would prohibit individual…
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FTC Launches Inquiry into Tech Companies’ AI Investments
The commission examines the impact on competition and innovation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued orders to Alphabet, Amazon, Anthropic, Microsoft, and OpenAI, requiring them to provide information…
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FTC Proposes Stronger Protections on Children’s Privacy
The rule would require targeted advertising to be off by default. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed modifications to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule),…
Read MoreFTC Approves Resolution on AI Product Oversight
The resolution corresponds with the president’s executive order on the development and use of artificial intelligence. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently approved an omnibus resolution that authorizes…
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FTC Names New Competition Bureau Director
Henry Liu brings strong antitrust experience to the agency. This week the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Henry Liu as the new director of the Bureau of Competition.…
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Cryptocurrency Company Settles with FTC
Celsius Network used customer funds for operational purposes and high-risk investments. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a settlement with cryptocurrency platform Celsius Network, which permanently bans…
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FTC Takes Action Against Amazon
The complaint cites deceptive Prime enrollment and difficult cancellation policies. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken legal action against Amazon, Inc. for engaging in fraudulent practices related…
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FTC Rule Would Ban Labor Non-Compete Clauses
The agency calls the practice exploitative. The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a rule that would eliminate non-compete clauses from labor contracts. This would permit employees to work…
Read MoreFTC Announces Plans to Address Unfair Competition
Antitrust law could impact internet technology. On Thursday, the Federal Trade Commission announced a new policy that will prevent “unfair methods of competition.” According to Chair Lina Khan,…
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FTC Explores Reduction of Junk Fees
Extra, unnecessary charges are common in multiple industries. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) opened public comments this week to inform potential policies against junk fees. Junk fees are…
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