Latest about FTC
US government denies ESRB's AI-powered face-scanning 'age estimation' proposal, but it's probably not gone for good
news The FTC has denied the ESRB group's initial proposal for a Privacy-Protective Facial Age Estimation system but says it can resubmit with more supporting information later.
FTC hits Microsoft with federal complaint over game division layoffs
news The Federal Trade Commission heads back into battle with Microsoft over its acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
ESRB says proposed age verification scan is misunderstood: It doesn't 'confirm the identity of users' and is unrelated to videogame age ratings
news The ESRB's proposed Privacy-Protective Facial Age Estimation system came to light yesterday through an FTC filing.
The ESRB wants to start using facial scanning technology to check people's ages
news The FTC is now seeking public feedback on the ESRB's proposal.
FTC says it will appeal Microsoft's big win in Activision Blizzard battle
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.
Microsoft eats $20 million FTC fine for violating kids' privacy on Xbox Live, admits no wrongdoing and promises not to do it again
news The company agreed to the settlement with the FTC over multiple COPPA violations.
Microsoft realises criticising the FTC's constitutionality was dumb and offers a forelock-tugging retraction
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Epic slammed with half-a-billion dollar FTC fine in landmark ruling over Fortnite's failure to protect childrens' privacy
news 'No developer creates a game with the intention of ending up here', says Epic.
