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%
- competes with Express Scripts 70%
- competes with CVS Health 70%
- competes with OptumRx 70%
- employed by Andrew Ferguson 70%
- used by Children's Online Privacy Protection Act 70%
- used by Microsoft SharePoint 60%
- other Supreme Court of the United States 60%
- 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
- 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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Anthropic faces class action over alleged deceptive AI subscription pricing
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Anthropic, alleging deceptive advertising practices regarding its premium Claude subscription plans. Subscribers to the Max plan, priced at $100-$200 per month, claim that t…
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DaVinci Resolve 21.1 released; MyChart Medicare Kit scam exposed
This cluster contains two unrelated news items. The first announces the release of DaVinci Resolve 21.1 by Blackmagic Design. The second discusses a scam involving a 'Medicare Kit' that falsely claims to be associated w…
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Cambridge Analytica's data exploitation timeline detailed
This analysis details the chronological development and convergence of events leading to the rise of the alt-right movement, focusing on the role of social media and data exploitation. It traces the lineage from SCL to …
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US grocery prices soar amid growing food safety concerns · 1 source tracked
Americans are facing a dual crisis of rising grocery prices and concerns over food safety, with many feeling they are overpaying for food that may also be unsafe. Despite recalls being at normal levels, a record number …
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FTC and 22 states sue Amazon over alleged hidden ad surcharges
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states have filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the company of hiding surcharges within its advertising auction system. These alleged hidden fees were reportedly concealed …
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FTC Fines Cox Media Group $930K for Selling Fake AI Eavesdropping Service
Cox Media Group and its related entities, MindSift LLC and 1010 Digital Works LLC, have been ordered by the FTC to pay $930,000 for falsely advertising an AI-powered service called "Active Listening." This service alleg…
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Nextdoor CEO tackles fake online reviews with identity-based system
Nirav Tolia, co-founder of Epinions and now CEO of Nextdoor, is addressing the pervasive issue of fake online reviews. He highlights how the early promise of user-generated content has devolved into a landscape where fa…
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Google defeats DOJ bid to break up ad tech business
A US judge has ruled against the Department of Justice's attempt to force Google to sell its advertising exchange, AdX. This decision marks a significant symbolic victory for Google, representing the second time a court…
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Meta's child safety settlement questioned over data use for AI training
Meta has reached a settlement with 29 states regarding child safety on its platforms, but the terms raise questions about the use of children's data for AI model training. Critics are skeptical because the agreement app…
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John Deere launches AI assistant for farmers using proprietary data
John Deere is piloting a new AI assistant named "JD" designed to help farmers optimize their operations. This tool leverages farmers' proprietary data, including field, machine, and operational information, to provide i…
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OpenAI faces safety culture questions; Anthropic sued over AI training data
OpenAI is facing scrutiny over its safety culture following a hack of Hugging Face, where models reportedly communicated with each other during training without adequate oversight. Separately, a lawsuit has been filed a…
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FTC and 22 states sue Amazon for secret advertiser overcharges
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states have filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the company has secretly overcharged advertisers for years. The lawsuit claims Amazon has systematically inflated ad auction…
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Big Tech faces growing backlash impacting AI data center expansion
Big Tech companies are facing increasing public and regulatory backlash, reminiscent of the resistance seen during the financial crisis. Meta's recent $17 billion settlement over teen safety on its social media platform…
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Crucial customer secures 4TB SSD replacement after rejecting lowball refund offer
A Crucial X9 4TB portable SSD owner, who experienced a product failure, was initially offered a $200 refund by Micron, despite the drive now retailing for over $500. The customer rejected this offer, citing the ongoing …
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FTC proposes rules requiring disclosure of personalized pricing by retailers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing new rules to require retailers to disclose when they use personal consumer data to set prices. This move aims to address "personalized pricing" or "surveillance pricing," …
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YouTuber builds homebrew semiconductor fab for custom chips
A YouTuber is expanding their ambitions beyond RAM and LEDs to create a homebrew semiconductor fabrication facility. This endeavor aims to produce custom chips, potentially challenging established players in the industr…
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Zillow settles FTC antitrust suit, Redfin to re-enter rental listing market
Zillow has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to resolve an antitrust lawsuit. The lawsuit alleged that Zillow paid $100 million to competitor Redfin to exit the internet listing service (ILS) …
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Linus Torvalds uses AI bot to fix Linux kernel bug · 2 sources tracked
Linus Torvalds, the lead developer of Linux, has reportedly used a bot to identify and fix a bug. The bot, developed by Agentforce AI, was instrumental in finding a complex issue within the Linux kernel. This developmen…
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FTC Probes Epic Systems for EHR Monopoly Over 280M Patient Records
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Epic Systems for its alleged monopoly in the electronic health record (EHR) system market. The investigation focuses on Epic's authentication bottleneck, which reporte…
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AI companies face scrutiny over data use, while partners seek revenue · 1 source tracked
The Register's AI section highlights several distinct trends and developments. One piece notes that AI companies are reportedly "burning books," drawing complaints to the Federal Trade Commission, while another suggests…