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Output of an Artificial Intelligence system from Google Vision, performing Facial Recognition on a photograph of a man, with facial features identified and facial bounding boxes present, San Ramon, California, November 22, 2019. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
ESRB says proposed age verification scan is misunderstood: It doesn't 'confirm the identity of users' and is unrelated to videogame age ratings

By Andy Chalk Published

news The ESRB's proposed Privacy-Protective Facial Age Estimation system came to light yesterday through an FTC filing.

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The ESRB wants to start using facial scanning technology to check people's ages

By Andy Chalk Published

news The FTC is now seeking public feedback on the ESRB's proposal.

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FTC says it will appeal Microsoft's big win in Activision Blizzard battle

By Andy Chalk Published

news The FTC's request for an injunction against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard was denied earlier this week, clearing the way for the deal to finally close.

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Microsoft eats $20 million FTC fine for violating kids' privacy on Xbox Live, admits no wrongdoing and promises not to do it again

By Andy Chalk Published

news The company agreed to the settlement with the FTC over multiple COPPA violations.

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Microsoft realises criticising the FTC's constitutionality was dumb and offers a forelock-tugging retraction

By Joshua Wolens Published

News Sorry, sorry, I'm trying to delete it.

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Epic slammed with half-a-billion dollar FTC fine in landmark ruling over Fortnite's failure to protect childrens' privacy

By Rich Stanton Published

news 'No developer creates a game with the intention of ending up here', says Epic.

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Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard faces roadblock as FTC sues to stop it

By Andy Chalk Published

news The FTC says Microsoft's treatment of Bethesda games demonstrates that it "can and will withhold content" from Sony.

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The FTC looks to crack down on influencers and platforms over 'fake and manipulated reviews'

By Andy Chalk Published

news The agency has proposed updated guidelines aimed at addressing fake reviews, lack of disclosure, and "stealth advertising" to children.

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Sony says it won't make Bungie games exclusive, but the FTC may not be convinced

By Andy Chalk Published

news Sony's $3.6 billion acquisition of Bungie is reportedly being investigated by the FTC.

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US Senators call out 'unacceptable' lack of accountability for Bobby Kotick in Microsoft buyout

By Andy Chalk Published

news Senators Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker, and Sheldon Whitehouse also worry the buyout could damage unionization efforts.

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