FTC HOLYOAK
Trump shifts FTC pick to White House role advising on tech and competition
The White House is withdrawing its nomination of Ryan Baasch for a Federal Trade Commission seat and instead naming him deputy director of the National Economic Council, elevating his role in shaping tech, telecom and competition policy.
Uber faces FTC consumer protection probe over subscriptions
The US Federal Trade Commission is investigating Uber. The probe concerns Uber One subscription signup and cancellation processes. Millions subscribe to the service for ride and delivery discounts. Uber says it is cooperating with the FTC. The FTC previously sued companies for difficult subscription cancellations. Uber and the FTC discussed a settlement. The FTC sought a large monetary penalty.
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.
FTC nominees vow to combat deceptive AI practices
The deceptive use of artificial intelligence should be a priority for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), three commissioner nominees said at a confirmation hearing Tuesday in show of bipartisanship on the popular issue.
