Federal Trade Commission
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- subsidiary of Federal Government of the United States 100%
- founded by Woodrow Wilson 100%
- other Deere & Company 90%
- employed by Lina M. Khan 70%
- affiliated with United States Congress 70%
- competes with Express Scripts 70%
- competes with CVS Health 70%
- competes with OptumRx 70%
- other Supreme Court of the United States 60%
- other Cox Media Group 60%
- affiliated with Federal Reserve System 50%
- other Federal Bureau of Investigation 50%
- 2026-07-10 regulatory The Federal Trade Commission proposed new guidance that could preempt Colorado's AI bias law. source
- 2026-07-08 regulatory The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly re-examining past acquisitions. source
- 2026-07-07 regulatory The FTC proposed a rule that could preempt Colorado's AI bias law. source
- 2026-07-07 regulatory The FTC is accepting comments on a proposed policy statement regarding AI bias removal. source
- 2026-07-06 regulatory The FTC proposed a new AI policy requiring developers to disclose biases in their LLMs. source
- 2026-07-03 regulatory The Federal Trade Commission is investigating potential deceptive practices and ideological bias in AI models. source
- 2026-05-22 regulatory The FTC has taken action against companies for making false claims about their technology. source
- 2026-05-20 regulatory Child advocacy groups filed a complaint against Roblox with the FTC, alleging exploitative practices. source
- 2026-05-19 regulatory The FTC implemented a new anti-deepfake rule holding digital platforms liable for nonconsensual sexual images. source
- 2026-05-19 regulatory The FTC introduced a strict new rule holding digital platforms liable for nonconsensual sexual images, including AI-generated deepfakes. source
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Russia and New York enact 'click-to-cancel' rules for AI subscriptions
New regulations in Russia and New York are making it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions to AI services. Russia's 376-FZ law, effective March 1, 2026, prohibits services from charging users after they opt-out a…
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Character.AI users seek older versions amid new restrictions
Character.AI is facing user demand for older versions of its application following stricter content moderation policies implemented in late 2025. Users are searching for versions like 1.14 and 1.13.1 that allowed for lo…
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AI Scams Explode: Fake Services, Hidden Fees, and FTC Crackdown
Scammers are exploiting the popularity of AI tools by creating fake services that mimic legitimate ones, leading to financial losses for unsuspecting users. These fraudulent operations often involve deceptive subscripti…
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FTC's AI deception policy faces criticism over free speech concerns
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a new policy statement that could classify AI chatbots as engaging in false advertising if they steer outputs toward undisclosed objectives. This proposal, framed as consu…
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EU approves Saudi-led $55B takeover of Electronic Arts
The European Union's executive branch has granted antitrust approval for a $55 billion takeover of Electronic Arts, led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The European Commission found the deal would not raise co…
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Global scam economy losses hit $442 billion, impacting businesses
The global scam economy generated an estimated $442 billion in losses in 2025, a figure comparable to the economic output of Denmark, according to INTERPOL's Global Financial Fraud Threat Assessment. Malwarebytes' Head …
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‘Right to Repair’ movement targets automotive industry for consumer access
The "right to repair" movement is expanding into the automotive industry, with a focus on consumer access to vehicle parts, manuals, and diagnostic information. Automakers like BMW are exploring proprietary designs, suc…
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Romance scam victim loses $90,000 despite knowing boyfriend was fake · 1 source tracked
A 43-year-old woman named Jean Booth lost $90,000 to a romance scammer she never met, despite growing suspicions. The scammer, known as Donnie, manipulated Booth through WhatsApp, fabricating emergencies to solicit mone…
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US Senate bill targets China's role in pharmaceutical supply chain
A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced legislation to increase transparency in the pharmaceutical industry, driven by concerns about the nation's reliance on China for essential drug ingredients and supply cha…
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Elon Musk buys $1B gas turbine firm to power xAI data centers
Elon Musk has acquired APR Energy, a company specializing in mobile gas and diesel turbines, for an estimated $1 billion. This acquisition is intended to provide a direct power source for Musk's AI ventures, particularl…
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FCC proposal to end anonymous phones sparks privacy concerns
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering a new proposal, FCC 26-27, that would require carriers and VoIP providers to collect extensive personal information, including government ID numbers, for phone …
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12 states sue to block $110B Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
A coalition of twelve state attorneys general has filed a lawsuit to block the proposed $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. The states argue the merger would be anticompetitive, leading to …
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Grok users complain to FTC over content restrictions and refunds
Users of Elon Musk's Grok AI are lodging complaints with the Federal Trade Commission, citing issues with content restrictions and refund problems. The core of the complaints revolves around user demands for uncensored …
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Grok AI users complain to FTC about content censorship
Users of Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok have reportedly filed complaints with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the AI's content moderation policies. The complaints stem from users' desire for uncensored respons…
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FTC proposal may force Colorado to rewrite AI bias law
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed new guidance that could compel Colorado to revise its recently enacted AI bias law. The FTC's proposal suggests that undisclosed ideological tuning of AI outputs may viola…
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NYC mandates simple subscription cancellations with new 'Click-to-Cancel' rule
New York City Mayor Mamdani has introduced a "Click-to-Cancel" rule designed to simplify subscription cancellations for city residents, effective October 1. This rule, enforced by the Department of Consumer and Worker P…
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StubHub CEO funds ticket scalpers on his own platform
StubHub CEO Eric Baker is reportedly investing millions through his firm Andro Capital into ticket scalpers who operate on StubHub. This arrangement, which has been disclosed in SEC filings, involves a partnership betwe…
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AI voice scams could cost Americans $40 billion annually, experts warn
Artificial intelligence is enabling increasingly sophisticated voice-cloning scams, which experts estimate could cost Americans nearly $40 billion annually. A study by Insuranceopedia suggests that a significant portion…
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Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face privacy and regulatory scrutiny
Meta's AI-powered glasses, developed in partnership with Ray-Ban, have faced numerous controversies. These include privacy concerns related to data collection and facial recognition, as well as issues with the device's …
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John Deere settles FTC antitrust case, granting farmers broader repair rights
John Deere has reached a significant antitrust settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that grants farmers broader access to repair their tractors and farm equipment. This agreement is a major victory in the …