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FTC bans employers from using noncompete clauses
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has banned noncompete clauses in a move to "drive innovation" and protect workers' rights and wages.
Meta asks a judge to throw out an FTC antitrust case
Meta has asked a court to throw out an FTC lawsuit that aims to force the company to unwind its purchases of Instagram and WhatsApp. It argued that the agency "has failed to provide evidence to support its claims."
Jon Stewart says Apple asked him not to host FTC Chair Lina Khan
Jon Stewart hosted FTC chair Lina Khan on his weekly Daily Show segment yesterday, but Stewart's own revelations were just as interesting as Khan's.
The FTC might sue TikTok over its handling of users’ privacy and security
TikTok, already fighting a proposed law that could lead to a ban of the app in the United States, may soon also find itself in the crosshairs of the Federal Trade Commission.
The FTC is probing Reddit’s AI licensing deals
The Federal Trade Commission is looking into Reddit’s AI licensing deals, the company disclosed in paperwork filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
FTC concludes Twitter didn’t violate data security rules, in spite of Musk's orders
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) concluded Elon Musk ordered Twitter employees to take actions that would have violated a 2022 FTC consent decree regarding consumers’ data privacy and security.
FTC accuses Microsoft of misrepresenting its Activision Blizzard plans after layoffs
The FTC is accusing Microsoft of contradicting its pledge to allow Activision Blizzard to operate independently post-acquisition.
NSA admits to buying Americans’ web browsing data from brokers without warrants
The National Security Agency's director has confirmed that the agency purchases Americans' internet browsing data from commercial brokers without first obtaining warrants.
The FTC is investigating Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet's investments into AI startups
The Federal Trade Commission is launching an inquiry into massive investments made by Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet into generative AI startups OpenAI and Anthropic, the agency announced on Thursday.
TurboTax maker Intuit faces FTC ban on advertising 'free' services
The Commission found Intuit's actions to be misleading.
There's still time for Fortnite players to request a refund for unwanted items
The FTC extended its submission claims deadline for Fortnite players who were charged for unwanted purchases during gameplay.
The FTC wants to strengthen COPPA to make it harder for companies to monetize kids’ data
The FTC is proposing changes to the COPPA to make it harder for tech companies to track and monetize children’s data.
Rite Aid is banned from using AI facial surveillance technology for the next five years
The FTC said in its complaint that the drugstore chain deployed an artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition technology from 2012 to 2020 to identify customers who may have previously shoplifted or have engaged in problematic behavior. However, it was apparently poorly implemented and had led to thousands of false positives.
Amazon asks court to dismiss FTC lawsuit that accuses it of ‘monopolistic practices’
The FTC and 17 attorneys general filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon in September, alleging the company uses illegal tactics to stifle competition. The suit accused Amazon of punishing sellers for listing their products for lower prices elsewhere, among other "monopolistic practices."
The FTC is reportedly looking into Microsoft’s $13 billion OpenAI investment
OpenAI’s recent drama hasn’t only caught UK regulators’ attention. Bloomberg reported Friday that the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is looking into Microsoft’s investment in the Sam Altman-led company and whether it violates antitrust laws.
Meta sues FTC to block new restrictions on monetizing kids’ data
Meta is striking back against recently-imposed FTC sanctions that block the company from monetizing the data of children. This is the second attempt by Meta to stop these sanctions.
Amazon reportedly blocks 'junk ads' on Apple product pages
Amazon gives Apple's product pages the special treatment and keeps them relatively clear of unrelated ads, signifying an arrangement between the companies, according to Insider.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty of fraud, faces up to 110 years in prison
A federal jury has found Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, guilty on all seven counts of fraud and conspiracy he was charged with in relation to the downfall of his cryptocurrency exchange.
The FTC wants to ban hidden 'junk fees' that jack up the price of your purchases
A new rule proposed by the FTC targets hidden and "bogus" fees businesses often add onto their services at checkout, aiming to do away with the deceptive practices.
The FTC is challenging Microsoft’s $69 billion buyout of Activision again
The Federal Trade Commission said it will revive its attempt to block Microsoft's $69 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard in an adjudicative process.
