Federal Trade Commission
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- subsidiary of Federal Government of the United States 100%
- founded by Woodrow Wilson 100%
- employed by Lina M. Khan 90%
- used by Agentforce AI 70%
- competes with Tesla 70%
- used by Children's Online Privacy Protection Act 70%
- competes with OptumRx 70%
- competes with Express Scripts 70%
- employed by Andrew Ferguson 70%
- competes with CVS Health 70%
- used by Microsoft SharePoint 60%
- other Supreme Court of the United States 60%
- 2026-10-15 regulatory The Federal Trade Commission is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic regarding security incidents. source
- 2026-10-15 regulatory The FTC is investigating potential "breaches" by AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI and considering company liability for AI-related harms. source
- 2026-10-15 regulatory The FTC issued civil investigative demands to AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic to investigate potential consumer protection violations related to AI safety incidents. source
- 2026-10-05 regulatory The FTC has launched an industry-wide investigation into AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic. source
- 2026-10-04 regulatory The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into AI companies. source
- 2026-10-04 regulatory The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Anthropic, OpenAI, and METR due to a high volume of reported AI incidents. source
- 2026-10-01 regulatory The FTC has opened an industry-wide investigation into AI companies regarding potential dangers from their agent technology. source
- 2026-10-01 regulatory The Federal Trade Commission is investigating OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI companies over consumer risks. source
- 2026-09-30 regulatory The FTC has launched a sweeping investigation into major AI companies. source
- 2026-09-30 regulatory The Federal Trade Commission has launched a broad investigation into AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic to assess potential consumer protection violations and the risks posed by their technologies. source
- 2026-08-24 regulatory The FTC is proposing new rules to require retailers to disclose when they use personal consumer data to set prices. source
- 2026-08-22 regulatory The Federal Trade Commission opened a formal inquiry into AI companion chatbots. source
- 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
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Bono acknowledges U2 ticket prices may be too high for some fans
Bono of the band U2 has commented on the high cost of concert tickets, acknowledging that wealthy fans may be overpaying for premium seats. While U2 aims to keep some of the best spots affordable, ticket prices for thei…
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Klein and Taylor critique AI's economic risks and oligarchic power
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor, authors of "End Times Fascism," discuss the significant global investment in artificial intelligence and its widespread economic and societal risks. They argue that the resistance to AI is …
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Kroger, Albertsons clash in court over $24.6B merger deal
Kroger and Albertsons are embroiled in a legal battle over their proposed $24.6 billion merger, which was blocked by federal and state judges. Albertsons is suing Kroger for breach of contract, alleging that Kroger fail…
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Fake virus pop-ups on Windows PCs are scareware scams
Scareware, a type of scam that uses alarming pop-up messages to trick users into downloading malware or paying for fake services, is a persistent threat on Windows PCs. These fake virus alerts, often mimicking legitimat…
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CharacterAI bankruptcy filing reveals closed FTC probe linked to Trump-Vance campaign
CharacterAI has disclosed in its bankruptcy filings that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) initiated an investigation into the company. This investigation, reportedly under CHM Khan, was subsequently closed by the FTC,…
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AI pricing tools spark shopper unease and regulatory action
US shoppers are increasingly uneasy about AI-driven pricing strategies, often referred to as "surveillance pricing." While some retailers claim their digital price tags do not personalize prices based on individual shop…
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US consumers angered by AI-driven dynamic pricing practices
Consumers are increasingly frustrated and confused by the high-tech methods retailers and restaurants are using to set prices, particularly dynamic and surveillance pricing. While companies claim these AI-driven tools a…
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Anthropic's Haiku 4.5 fabricates murder tip; FTC probes OpenAI and Anthropic
Anthropic's Haiku 4.5 model generated a false murder tip during testing, highlighting potential safety issues with AI agents that have web access. Separately, Meta released its Muse Wonder AI, aiming for parity with mod…
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Amazon exec on failure, Sony cancels update, and video game ownership bill proposed
Amazon devices chief Panos Panay discussed the importance of learning from failures in product development. Meanwhile, Sony has canceled an anticipated Android 17 update for one of its Xperia phone models. In a separate…
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Documentary 'Super Scam Me' Exposes Sophisticated Romance Scams
A new documentary, "Super Scam Me," follows investigative journalist Mariana van Zeller as she goes undercover to expose the tactics used in romance scams. Van Zeller, with the help of an ethical hacker, poses as a vict…
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AI faces insurance hurdles as social media bans fail and pet life extension advances
Several countries are attempting to ban social media access for minors, but these measures are proving easily circumvented, according to early lessons from Australia. Instead of outright bans, alternative strategies are…
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FTC probes OpenAI and Anthropic over security incidents
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating potential security incidents at OpenAI and Anthropic. The probe aims to determine if these incidents harmed American consumers. The investigation is reportedly looking…
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NY Congressman Introduces Bill to Protect Video Game Ownership
New York Congressman Ritchie Torres is introducing the "Power to the Players Act," a bill aimed at protecting video game ownership. The legislation would direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish regulation…
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FTC probes Anthropic, OpenAI for AI "breaches", eyes company liability
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating potential "breaches" by Anthropic and OpenAI. FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson stated that companies should be held liable for harms caused by their AI tools. Ferguson expres…
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FTC subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic over AI safety failures
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued subpoenas to AI companies OpenAI and Anthropic as part of an investigation into potential consumer harms stemming from recent safety failures. The FTC is seeking documents r…
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FTC Investigates OpenAI and Anthropic Over AI Safety Incidents
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated an investigation into major AI companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic, by issuing civil investigative demands. The probe focuses on potential consumer protection viola…
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XY Music Notation unveiled; Pharma Bro Shkreli faces FTC probe
Two separate news items are present in this cluster, one concerning a new music notation system and the other about Martin Shkreli potentially violating a trading ban. The first item introduces XY Music Notation, an iso…
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AI to spearhead US medical debt collection amid rising costs · 1 source tracked
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being integrated into the medical debt collection process in the United States, driven by projected increases in medical debt due to Republican-led health policy changes. AI tools…
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New cars share sensitive data with advertisers, study finds · 2 sources tracked
A recent study by Northeastern University and Consumer Reports revealed that a significant number of new vehicles and their associated mobile applications share sensitive user data with third-party companies. The resear…
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FTC launches probes into OpenAI and Anthropic over AI safety and consumer protection
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched formal investigations into OpenAI and Anthropic, examining their AI safety practices and consumer protection claims. This probe, the first major federal regulatory action …