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Artificial Intelligence

Trump’s Executive Order to Block State AI Regulations

The Trump administration is preparing an executive order to centralize AI regulation at the federal level, challenging state laws on…

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BigTech Companies

Meta Wins Monopoly Case: Judge Rules Social Networking Era Over

A federal judge dismissed monopoly claims against Meta, ruling that the FTC failed to prove the company holds a dominant…

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BigTech Companies

Judge Rules Meta Not a Monopolist

A federal judge ruled that Meta does not currently hold an illegal monopoly in the social media market, dismissing the…

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Business

Stolen Police Logins Expose Flock Cameras to Hackers

Federal lawmakers are demanding an FTC investigation into Flock Safety's license plate scanning network due to its failure to mandate…

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Cybersecurity

Who Else Has Access to Your Wearable’s Heartbeat Data?

The proliferation of smartwatches and connected medical devices enables remote health monitoring and personalized care, but it also introduces significant…

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Artificial Intelligence

AI Psychosis Victims Plead for FTC Intervention

A rising number of individuals are experiencing severe psychological distress from AI chatbot interactions, leading to calls for regulatory oversight,…

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BigTech Companies

FTC Sues Zillow Over $100 Million Redfin Deal

The FTC is suing Zillow and Redfin, alleging their partnership illegally reduced competition in the online rental market by eliminating…

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BigTech Companies

FTC: Sendit app tricked kids and illegally harvested their data

The FTC alleges Sendit engaged in deceptive practices by creating fake messages to trick young users into purchasing subscriptions and…

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BigTech Companies

Amazon to Pay $2.5B in FTC Prime Lawsuit Settlement

Amazon has agreed to pay a $2.5 billion settlement to the FTC, including a $1 billion penalty and $1.5 billion…

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BigTech Companies

Weak Passwords Caused Ascension’s Catastrophic Data Breach

A call for an FTC investigation into Microsoft's cybersecurity has highlighted Ascension's own security failures, including weak passwords that enabled…

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Newswire

FTC Sues Ticketmaster Over Illegal Broker Coordination

The FTC is suing Ticketmaster for allegedly coordinating illegally with ticket brokers to manipulate the market and harm consumers, marking…

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AI & Tech

AI Companionship Faces a Regulatory Crackdown

Regulatory scrutiny of AI companionship is intensifying in the U.S., with lawmakers focusing on safety and ethical concerns, especially for…

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AI & Tech

OpenAI Enhances Teen Safety With New Features

OpenAI has launched new safety features for teenage ChatGPT users, including an age-prediction system that restricts explicit content and alerts…

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Artificial Intelligence

FTC Probes OpenAI, Meta Over AI Safety for Kids

The FTC is investigating seven major tech firms to assess how their AI companion tools impact the safety and well-being…

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BigTech Companies

Senator Accuses Microsoft of “Gross Cybersecurity Negligence”

Senator Ron Wyden has called for a federal investigation into Microsoft's cybersecurity practices, citing negligence that has left critical infrastructure…

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BigTech Companies

FTC Investigates Google, Amazon for Ad Pricing Transparency

The FTC is investigating Google and Amazon for potential lack of transparency in their advertising practices, including ad pricing and…

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BigTech Companies

Sen. Wyden Demands FTC Probe Into Ascension Ransomware Attack

Senator Ron Wyden has requested an FTC investigation into Microsoft's cybersecurity practices following a ransomware attack on Ascension that compromised…

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Artificial Intelligence

FTC Demands AI Firms Disclose Chatbot Risks to Children

The FTC has issued a formal demand to seven major AI companies, including OpenAI and Meta, to disclose how their…

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Artificial Intelligence

Ted Cruz Bill Grants AI Firms 10-Year Self-Regulation Window

Senator Ted Cruz has proposed the SANDBOX Act, which would allow AI companies to operate with reduced federal oversight for…

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BigTech Companies

Senator Slams Microsoft Over Windows “Kerberoasting” Vulnerability

Senator Ron Wyden is urging the FTC to investigate Microsoft for cybersecurity negligence due to its default use of the…

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