Latest about FTC
'Microsoft has become like an arsonist selling firefighting services to their victims' says US senator, referring it to the FTC for a cybersecurity flaw, though Microsoft says it has a plan
News "There is one company benefiting from this status quo: Microsoft itself."
FTC targets Google, Meta, X, and others with inquiry into AI chatbot safety: 'Protecting kids online is a top priority'
news The Federal Trade Commission wants to know what chatbot-makers are doing to "measure, test, and monitor potentially negative impacts" of their products.
FTC issues $126 million in Fortnite refunds, gives eligible players an extra 2 weeks to apply for their money back
news If you missed out on the original filing deadline, you've got a second chance.
FTC drops 2-year case against Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard
news Though the acquisition went ahead in 2023, the FTC has continued to appeal until now.
FTC delays enforcing 'click to cancel' rule that would finally bring the hammer down on companies that make it as annoying as possible to cancel subscriptions
news The Negative Option Rule is great for consumers, but the FTC isn't enforcing it
FTC loses bid to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which already happened in 2023
news It's not technically over, but yeah, it's over.
FTC says Genshin Impact 'deceived children' and orders its publisher to pay a $20 million fine and stop selling loot boxes to kids
news The FTC says "Genshin Impact deceived children, teens, and other players into spending hundreds of dollars on prizes they stood little chance of winning."
FTC comes slamming down on a website as its new rules to create 'truthful and accurate reviews' take effect
News This is probably a good reminder that some reviews are not what they seem.
