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FTC orders Walmart, Delta and others to share how they use personal data to set prices and pay
"We intend to scrutinize the opaque methodology that some companies in these industries may be using to determine how much consumers pay or how much gig workers are paid for the same product or service," FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said in a statement.
US FTC subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic over consumer harms, Axios reports
The US Federal Trade Commission has initiated an investigation into leading AI firms, amid rising safety concerns and allegations of misleading practices. Subpoenas targeting Anthropic and OpenAI demand details on security lapses and privacy protocols. Furthermore, the agency plans to summon top management to address these critical safety matters, underlining the urgent need for robust protections and accountability in AI technology's development and use.
Trump’s AI liability push opens blame game for models gone rogue
Holding AI developers financially responsible for the safety of their products has won support from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and former White House AI czar David Sacks, who argue that existing liability laws would be more effective than new rules.
AI founders cheer Trump's calls for the industry to police itself on safety in Silicon Valley
President Donald Trump brought tech titans to Washington late last month for a luncheon and ceremonial signing of a voluntary safety pact he described as "almost a constitution" surrounding "Super Intelligence," the administration's new preferred term for AI.
FTC opens probe into AI giants including Anthropic and OpenAI, source says
The Federal Trade Commission is opening a sweeping probe into Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI labs to uncover the potential dangers their technology poses to consumers, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg says AI labs have enough incentive to build safely
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Tuesday that competition and liability give AI companies enough reason to act individually on safety, appearing to break from calls by leaders of top AI firms for a coordinated slowdown in AI development.
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Amazon Prime refunds explained: Who qualifies and how much you may get as the $2.5 billion FTC settlement payments roll out
Amazon Prime refunds: Amazon is returning billions to customers after a settlement with the FTC. Millions of Prime members are receiving refunds due to how they were signed up. Payments were sent late last year. Some customers will get checks this month. A new claims process opens in 2026 for others. Amazon states it will continue to innovate for its members.
Amazon reaches $2.5 billion settlement with US over Prime enrollment practices: filing
Amazon agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission over allegations it tricked consumers into enrolling in Prime and made cancellations difficult. The FTC said Amazon used deceptive interface designs, or “dark patterns.”
FTC chair alleges partisan filtering by Gmail; Google says spam filters not ideological
Republicans have long accused big tech companies of discriminating against and suppressing conservative views, an assertion the companies deny. Many tech firms have in recent months aimed at building warm ties with Republican President Donald Trump, who took office in January.
Gmail filter working as biased tool? Google responds
Google spokesperson said Gmail's spam filters apply equally to all, regardless of political ideology. Google has denied similar claims from Republicans and conservatives in the past.
FTC drops case over Microsoft's $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal
The FTC lost an appeal on May 7 seeking to reverse a judge's decision declining to block the Microsoft-Activision deal, which closed in 2023. Microsoft president Brad Smith said on Thursday that the FTC's decision to drop the case was "a victory for players across the country and for common sense in Washington, D.C."
Mark Zuckerberg offered $1 billion to settle FTC antitrust case: Report
The agency is pursuing a break-up of Meta, alleging that the $1.4 trillion company’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were anti-competitive moves aimed at maintaining its monopoly in the “personal social networking” market—defined as platforms used primarily to connect with close friends and family.
Are you an Nvidia investor? President-elect Donald Trump just gave some terrific news for you; here's all about it
President-elect Donald Trump has suddenly gown very supportive and frantic about the US stock market at the same time, and is banking on its amazing bull run for his upcoming administration beginning in January next year. Meanwhile, there is some fantastic news for Nvidia investors from Trump's end. What is it?
FTC's Holyoak concerned AI collecting children's data
The former Utah solicitor general gave the example of kids using AI services in the way older generations looked to a Magic 8 Ball fortune-telling toy, asking, "should I go to the dance? Who is collecting that? Who has that information? Where is that information going?" Holyoak said during a speech at an American Bar Association antitrust meeting in Washington.
Who is Lina Khan? Why has LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman asked Kamala Harris to sack her? Know why megadonor is upset with her
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman has asked Democratic presumptive nominee Kamala Harris to sack FTC Chairperson Lina Khan for opposing mergers and acquisitions.
US sues Amazon in landmark monopoly case after four-year probe
The lawsuit had been expected after years of complaints that Amazon.com and other tech giants abused their dominance of search, social media and online retailing to become gate keepers on the most lucrative aspects of the internet.
US FTC rejects Amazon bid to quash Jeff Bezos, Jassy testimony
The retailer said the FTC was seeking to "harass" both Jassy and former CEO Jeff Bezos by demanding they testify at an investigative hearing
TikTok agrees to pay $92 million in privacy lawsuit in US
In 2019, TikTok settled a $1.1 million lawsuit over alleged children's privacy allegations.
Google to pay USD 170 mn fine for sharing YouTube data from kids
The settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and the New York state Attorney General is the largest amount in a case involving the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, a 1998 federal law, officials said.
Facebook accord with US to elevate privacy oversight to board
The board changes would come in addition to a record penalty of $3 billion to $5 billion, which Facebook disclosed last week.
ByteDance's TikTok hit with $5.7 million fine over child privacy
TikTok is now making changes to better accommodate younger users in the US based on guidance from the FTC.
Airports Authority of India granted accreditation by UN agency International Civil Aviation Organization
Airports Authority of India has been granted accreditation by the UN agency International Civil Aviation Organization for facilities to enhance airport safety.
US Federal Trade Commission pushes antitrust suit against Google
The more than 100-page memo has been distributed to the agency's five commissioners, who will decide whether to sue, two of the people said.
US crackdown on online fraud schemes from India
The US today cracked down on several online fraud schemes, mainly operating from India, that duped consumers into paying to clean their computers of bogus virus infections.
India-US antitrust agencies sign MoU for cooperation
India and US have signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) to increase cooperation between anti-trust or competition comissions in both countries.
Google’s Larry Page & Sergey Brin likely to be grilled in trust probe: Sources
Page & Brin are slated for questioning by US antitrust regulators and hired a top Washington law firm to help them prepare for their interviews.
Facebook hires ex-Bush admin regulator to defend privacy practices
Social networking site Facebook has appointed a former senior Bush administration regulator, Tim Muris, with a view to defend its privacy practices, says a media report.
Drug cos patent settlements to cost Americans $3.5 bn annually
Cash settlements of patent disputes between innovator companies and generic medicine makers are delaying entry of affordable drugs in US market, which is estimated to cost consumers USD 3.5 billion annually.
Consumer groups try to block Google purchase of AdMob
Two consumer groups urged the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday to block Internet search and advertising giant Google's proposed purchase of mobile advertising company AdMob.
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