AI Companion App Replika Faces FTC Complaint
The chatbot, which offers romantic companionship, has been hit with an FTC complaint from tech ethics organizations ...
Exclusive: FTC chairman says COVID is long over, get back to the office
The chairman of the Federal Trade Commission on Friday acknowledged staff anxiety over returning to full-time in the office ...
FTC Workers Frustrated With Lina Khan After Union Deal Fizzles
Employees hoped for a long-term contract as Trump prepares a crackdown on federal unions and remote work. They got a ...
Did you get a text about unpaid tolls? FTC warns of scams
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that if you received an unsolicited text message claiming you owe money for unpaid ...
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Fashion Nova customers to get $2.4 million in refunds, FTC says – what to know
Some Fashion Nova customers are set to receive payment over allegations that the retailer hid negative reviews on its website ...
FTC warns of identity theft scams targeting taxpayers during filing season
As tax season gets underway, the Federal Trade Commission is issuing a new warning about evolving identity theft scams, urging taxpayers to stay alert.
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FTC Settlement With Private Equity Firm Over Anesthesia Roll-Up Suggests No Special Treatment, or Free Pass, Under Second Trump Administration
On January 17, in the final days of the Biden Administration, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a settlement with private equity firm ...
Biden’s FTC launched last-minute Uber, Lyft probe over alleged collusion in stiffing NYC drivers
The FTC inquiry was launched on the same day that Lina Khan announced she was stepping down as chair of the agency.
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Companies Breathe Easy: FTC Declines to Classify Children's Avatars as Personal Information—For Now
On January 16, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its Final Rule officially adopting updates to the Children’s Online ...
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Retailers Beware: The FTC Fines GOAT for Overpromising and Underdelivering
The FTC recently announced a penalty against online sneaker retailer GOAT for failing to honor its “Instant” and “Next Day” ...
FTC Chair Ferguson wins first vote over Trump's DEI purge
U.S. Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson gained broad authority to purge diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ...
FTC grants Chairman Andrew Ferguson authority to comply with Trump's orders to end DEI programs: 'A scourge'
The Federal Trade Commission has approved a motion granting Chairman Andrew Ferguson the authority to comply with President ...