Instacart settles with FTC over deceptive practices but still faces questions about pricing
Read full article: Instacart settles with FTC over deceptive practices but still faces questions about pricingDelivery company Instacart will pay $60 million in customer refunds under a settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission.
The Supreme Court weighs another step in favor of broad presidential power sought by Trump
Read full article: The Supreme Court weighs another step in favor of broad presidential power sought by TrumpChief Justice John Roberts has led the Supreme Courtโs conservative majority on a steady march of increasing the power of the presidency.
Meta prevails in historic FTC antitrust case, won't have to break off WhatsApp, Instagram
Read full article: Meta prevails in historic FTC antitrust case, won't have to break off WhatsApp, InstagramMeta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp after a judge ruled that the company does not hold a monopoly in social networking.
Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle FTC allegations it duped customers into enrolling in Prime
Read full article: Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle FTC allegations it duped customers into enrolling in PrimeAmazon has reached a historic $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission which said the online giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime memberships, and made it difficult to cancel after they did so.
A jury will look at whether Amazon tricked customers into joining Prime -- and made it hard to leave
Read full article: A jury will look at whether Amazon tricked customers into joining Prime -- and made it hard to leaveA federal trial beginning in Amazonโs hometown this week is set to examine whether the online retailing giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime service and made it difficult to cancel after they did so.
Supreme Court will weigh expanding Trumpโs power to shape agencies by overturning 90-year-old ruling
Read full article: Supreme Court will weigh expanding Trumpโs power to shape agencies by overturning 90-year-old rulingThe Supreme Court will consider expanding President Donald Trumpโs power to shape independent agencies by overturning a nearly century-old decision limiting when presidents can fire board members.
FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events
Read full article: FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and eventsThe Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued Ticketmaster and its parent company Thursday, saying they are forcing consumers to pay more to see live events through a variety of illegal tactics.
FTC launces inquiry into AI chatbots acting as companions and their effects on children
Read full article: FTC launces inquiry into AI chatbots acting as companions and their effects on childrenThe Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies about the potential harms to children and teenagers who use their AI chatbots as companions.
Chief justice lets Trump remove member of Federal Trade Commission for now
Read full article: Chief justice lets Trump remove member of Federal Trade Commission for nowChief Justice John Roberts has let President Donald Trump remove a member of the Federal Trade Commission, the latest in a string of high-profile firings allowed for now by the Supreme Court.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let him fire member of Federal Trade Commission
Read full article: Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let him fire member of Federal Trade CommissionThe Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court Thursday to let the president fire a member of the Federal Trade Commission, the latest in a string of emergency petitions over the presidentโs removal power.
Judge issues injunction preventing Trump's FTC from investigating watchdog Media Matters
Read full article: Judge issues injunction preventing Trump's FTC from investigating watchdog Media MattersA judge for the U.S. District Court in Washington has issued an injunction preventing the Trump administration's Federal Trade Commission from investigating Media Matters for America, the liberal media watchdog organization.
Judge restores Democrat to Federal Trade Commission, ruling her firing by Trump was illegal
Read full article: Judge restores Democrat to Federal Trade Commission, ruling her firing by Trump was illegalA federal judge has restored a Democrat to the Federal Trade Commission, ruling that President Donald Trump illegally fired her earlier this year in his efforts to exert control over independent agencies across the government.
Trial opens against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders over Facebook privacy violations
Read full article: Trial opens against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders over Facebook privacy violationsAn $8 billion-dollar class action investorsโ lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and company leaders began Wednesday, with claims stemming from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting firm.
A 'click-to-cancel' rule, intended to make canceling subscriptions easier, is blocked
Read full article: A 'click-to-cancel' rule, intended to make canceling subscriptions easier, is blockedA โclick-to-cancelโ rule, which would have required businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships, has been blocked by a court days before it was set to go into effect.
Job scams are on the rise and more people are falling for them. Protect yourself with these tips
Read full article: Job scams are on the rise and more people are falling for them. Protect yourself with these tipsAs job-seekers look for work in an challenging environment, an increasing number are falling victim to scams that promise good pay for completing easy online tasks.
FTC dismisses lawsuit against PepsiCo that was filed by Biden-era FTC
Read full article: FTC dismisses lawsuit against PepsiCo that was filed by Biden-era FTCThe Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission has voted to dismiss a lawsuit against PepsiCo that the previous commission filed in the waning days of the Biden administration.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wraps up testimony in antitrust case
Read full article: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wraps up testimony in antitrust caseMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is emphasizing that he bought Instagram and WhatsApp because he liked the companies โ not to cut competition as the Federal Trade Commission alleges in a historic antitrust trial.
Trump fires 2 Democrats on the Federal Trade Commission, seeking more control over regulators
Read full article: Trump fires 2 Democrats on the Federal Trade Commission, seeking more control over regulatorsPresident Donald Trump has fired two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission, intensifying efforts to exert his administrationโs control over independent agencies across the government.
FTC reverses its request for a delay in an Amazon trial, says it has resources to litigate the case
Read full article: FTC reverses its request for a delay in an Amazon trial, says it has resources to litigate the caseA lawyer for the Federal Trade Commission has walked back his comments about a lack of resources and staff turnover interfering with the agencyโs preparations for a trial involving Amazonโs Prime program.
What is Humphrey's Executor? A look at the 90-year-old Supreme Court decision Trump is targeting
Read full article: What is Humphrey's Executor? A look at the 90-year-old Supreme Court decision Trump is targetingA month into President Donald Trumpโs second term, lawyers for the Republican administration seem intent on provoking a legal fight to overturn a 90-year-old Supreme Court decision known as Humphreyโs Executor.
Trump seeks greater control of independent regulators with his new executive order
Read full article: Trump seeks greater control of independent regulators with his new executive orderPresident Donald Trump is moving to give the White House direct control of independent federal regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission.
Got an unknown package with a QR code in it? It may be a scam.
Read full article: Got an unknown package with a QR code in it? It may be a scam.If you get a package addressed to you with a QR code asking you to find out who sent it or with instructions on how to return it, stop before you scan! This could be a new twist on a brushing scam designed to steal your valuable personal information.
How to find legitimate gig jobs and avoid scams
Read full article: How to find legitimate gig jobs and avoid scamsAs many people kick off the new year by taking on gig jobs to boost their finances, ensuring the company youโre working with is legitimate is crucial. Hereโs what you need to know to protect yourself while finding the right gig job.
US lawsuit accuses PepsiCo of price discrimination that favored Walmart over smaller stores
Read full article: US lawsuit accuses PepsiCo of price discrimination that favored Walmart over smaller storesA lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission alleges that food and beverage maker PepsiCo engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving unfair price advantages to one big-box retailer.
Procrastinating until the last minute? Avoid these holiday gift card scams
Read full article: Procrastinating until the last minute? Avoid these holiday gift card scamsA few days are left until Christmas, and procrastinators are likely scrambling to find gift cards for their loved ones to avoid crowds. However, people who arenโt careful could fall for a scam during the holiday rush to get those final names crossed off their Christmas lists.
Grubhub to pay $25M in deceptive practices settlement with Illinois attorney general and the FTC
Read full article: Grubhub to pay $25M in deceptive practices settlement with Illinois attorney general and the FTCGrubhub Inc. will pay $25 million to settle a dispute over alleged deceptive business practices with the Illinois attorney general and the Federal Trade Commission.
Event promoters, hotels and lodging sites soon will have to disclose extra fees up front
Read full article: Event promoters, hotels and lodging sites soon will have to disclose extra fees up frontThe Federal Trade Commission says it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and live event promoters to disclose any fees up front when they list prices.
Proposed merger of supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons is halted by federal, state judges
Read full article: Proposed merger of supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons is halted by federal, state judgesThe proposed $24.6 billion merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons floundered on Tuesday after judges overseeing two separate cases both halted the deal.
Fortnite players 'tricked' into unwanted purchases are starting to get refunds. Here's how to apply
Read full article: Fortnite players 'tricked' into unwanted purchases are starting to get refunds. Here's how to applyU.S. consumers who were tricked into purchases they didnโt want from Fortnite maker Epic Games are now starting to receive refund checks, the Federal Trade Commission said this week.
FTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or drop
Read full article: FTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or dropAntitrust enforcers with the Federal Trade Commission have opened a wide-ranging investigation into Microsoftโs business practices, starting off a big legal project that an incoming Trump administration must take up or abandon.
Giving to charity this holiday season? Know these tips before you donate
Read full article: Giving to charity this holiday season? Know these tips before you donateThe holidays are a time when many people open their wallets to donate to charities, but if youโre not careful, you could be donating to a scam.
Undercover FTC phone sweep uncovers pricing inaccuracies at funeral homes
Read full article: Undercover FTC phone sweep uncovers pricing inaccuracies at funeral homesThe Federal Trade Commissionโs first-ever undercover Funeral Rule phone sweep found several funeral providers are not giving out pricing information to customers as required by law, according to a new report.
Federal Trade Commission offers free privacy and online safety program for children
Read full article: Federal Trade Commission offers free privacy and online safety program for childrenThe Federal Trade Commission's Youville program teaches kids ages 8-12 to understand privacy and online safety, advertising, spotting scams, and digital citizenship.
Lyft pays $2.1 million to settle case alleging the ride-hailing service deceived drivers
Read full article: Lyft pays $2.1 million to settle case alleging the ride-hailing service deceived driversLyft is paying $2.1 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the ride-hailing service of exaggerating how much money drivers could make while the company was trying to recover from a steep downturn in demand during the pandemic.
Tapestry, Capri file notice to appeal court decision blocking their $8.5 billion merger
Read full article: Tapestry, Capri file notice to appeal court decision blocking their $8.5 billion mergerTapestry and Capri Holdings have filed their notice to jointly appeal the decision by a U.S. District judge to temporarily halt the merger between the makers of Coach and Michael Kors handbags, according to a court filing Monday.
US agency adopts rule to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions
Read full article: US agency adopts rule to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptionsThe Federal Trade Commission has adopted a rule that will require businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships.
Social media companies failed to protect children, teens from online dangers, FTC report reveals
Read full article: Social media companies failed to protect children, teens from online dangers, FTC report revealsThe Federal Trade Commission issued a study that showed how social media companies are failing to protect teenagers from targeted advertising and online dangers.
Thinking of getting a payday loan? Hereโs why that might make it harder to pay off your debt
Read full article: Thinking of getting a payday loan? Hereโs why that might make it harder to pay off your debtPayday loans seem like a convenient way to get some extra cash when you need it most before your next check arrives, but that convenience could come at a higher cost than you anticipated.
Marriott agrees to pay $52 million, beef up data security to resolve probes over data breaches
Read full article: Marriott agrees to pay $52 million, beef up data security to resolve probes over data breachesMarriott International has agreed to pay $52 million and make changes to bolster its data security.
Judge rules the FTC can proceed with antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, tosses out few state claims
Read full article: Judge rules the FTC can proceed with antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, tosses out few state claimsA federal judge said the Federal Trade Commission can proceed with its landmark antitrust lawsuit against Amazon.
Amazon's $4 billion partnership with AI startup Anthropic gets UK competition clearance
Read full article: Amazon's $4 billion partnership with AI startup Anthropic gets UK competition clearanceBritainโs competition watchdog has cleared Amazonโs partnership with artificial intelligence company Anthropic because the $4 billion deal didnโt qualify for further scrutiny.
Invitation Homes agrees to pay $48 million to settle claims it saddled tenants with hidden fees
Read full article: Invitation Homes agrees to pay $48 million to settle claims it saddled tenants with hidden feesThe nationโs largest owner of single-family homes for rent has agreed to pay $48 million to settle claims by the Federal Trade Commission.
High insulin prices spur a federal lawsuit against three pharmacy benefit managers
Read full article: High insulin prices spur a federal lawsuit against three pharmacy benefit managersThe federal government is suing some pharmacy benefit managers over a system of drug rebates that regulators say has made the price of insulin soar for patients.
FTC report: Social media, streaming companies engaged in mass surveillance, failed to protect kids
Read full article: FTC report: Social media, streaming companies engaged in mass surveillance, failed to protect kidsA new report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reveals that major social media and video streaming services are collecting and monetizing vast amounts of user data, often without adequate protections, especially for children and teens.
Kroger and Albertsons make a final pitch for their merger before a judge decides whether to block it
Read full article: Kroger and Albertsons make a final pitch for their merger before a judge decides whether to block itKroger and Albertsons have made their final argument in federal court in support of their proposed merger.
FEMA, FTC offer free weather emergency, fraud prevention webinar next week
Read full article: FEMA, FTC offer free weather emergency, fraud prevention webinar next weekThe federal government is providing a free webinar next week as part of National Preparedness Month to help people stay up-to-date with safety plans in a potential weather emergency or disaster.
Bitcoin ATM scams skyrocket tenfold from 2020 to 2023, FTC says
Read full article: Bitcoin ATM scams skyrocket tenfold from 2020 to 2023, FTC saysCryptocurrency scams are booming, and some scammers are now tapping into Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs) to increase their returns after the machines have been popping up in convenience stores, gas stations and other high-traffic areas for years.
CEOs of Albertsons and Kroger says shoppers would see lower prices after merger
Read full article: CEOs of Albertsons and Kroger says shoppers would see lower prices after mergerThe chief executive officers of Kroger and Albertsons have insisted that merging would allow the two supermarket companies to lower prices and more effectively compete with retail giants like Walmart and Amazon.
Scammers working to trick students, parents into paying tuition they donโt owe
Read full article: Scammers working to trick students, parents into paying tuition they donโt oweCollege classes may have already begun for most students, but thatโs not stopping scammers from trying to trick students and parents into thinking they havenโt paid their tuition.
Kroger and Albertsons defend merger plan in federal court against US regulators' objections
Read full article: Kroger and Albertsons defend merger plan in federal court against US regulators' objectionsA lawyer for supermarket chain Albertsons has told a federal judge that the company might have to lay off workers and close stores if its planned merger with Kroger isnโt allowed to proceed.
FTC's bid to ban noncompete agreements rejected by federal judge in Texas
Read full article: FTC's bid to ban noncompete agreements rejected by federal judge in TexasA federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule from the Federal Trade Commission that would have made it easier for employees to quit a job and work for a competitor.
Shopping for college essentials online? Avoid scams with these tips
Read full article: Shopping for college essentials online? Avoid scams with these tipsCollege students are heading back to classes soon, and many will shop for essentials online to score deals. But those who arenโt taking precautions may run into scammers along the way.
The US government wants to make it easier for you to click the 'unsubscribe' button
Read full article: The US government wants to make it easier for you to click the 'unsubscribe' buttonIn the name of consumer protection, a slew of U.S. federal agencies are working to make it easier for Americans to click the unsubscribe button for unwanted memberships and recurring payment services.
FTC orders 8 companies to provide information on 'surveillance pricing' practices
Read full article: FTC orders 8 companies to provide information on 'surveillance pricing' practicesThe Federal Trade Commission has ordered information from eight companies that the agency says offer products and services that use personal data to set prices based on a shopperโs individual characteristics.
KSAT Money: How to prepare your finances before a natural disaster
Read full article: KSAT Money: How to prepare your finances before a natural disasterFinancial readiness is critical before any potential natural disaster to protect your hard-earned money, important documents and possessions. Here are some tips to help get you started.
Keep an eye out! Tips to help you spot severe weather scams, prevent them
Read full article: Keep an eye out! Tips to help you spot severe weather scams, prevent themHurricane Beryl continues moving toward Mexico, and scammers could be watching closely to take advantage of disaster situations. The FTC is warning people about what to look out for after a weather emergency to help people avoid scams.
FTC says gig company Arise misled consumers about how much money they could make on its platform
Read full article: FTC says gig company Arise misled consumers about how much money they could make on its platformThe Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a gig work company, saying it misled people about the money they could make on its platform.
FTC unanimously moves to block Tempur Sealy's purchase of Mattress Firm
Read full article: FTC unanimously moves to block Tempur Sealy's purchase of Mattress FirmThe Federal Trade Commission has unanimously voted to bring a lawsuit against mattress maker Tempur Sealy to block its $4 billion acquisition of Mattress Firm, saying the deal would allow the worldโs largest mattress supplier to suppress competition that would result in higher prices for shoppers.
Federal Trade Commission refers complaint about TikTok's adherence to child privacy law to the DOJ
Read full article: Federal Trade Commission refers complaint about TikTok's adherence to child privacy law to the DOJThe Federal Trade Commission has referred a complaint against TikTok and its Beijing-based parent company to the Department of Justice.
US antitrust enforcers will investigate leading AI companies Microsoft, Nvidia and OpenAI
Read full article: US antitrust enforcers will investigate leading AI companies Microsoft, Nvidia and OpenAIU.S. antitrust enforcers have decided to investigate the roles Microsoft, Nvidia and OpenAI have played in the artificial intelligence boom, according to people familiar with the pending actions.
Schumer, Democrats urge Justice Department to prosecute alleged oil industry collusion, price-fixing
Read full article: Schumer, Democrats urge Justice Department to prosecute alleged oil industry collusion, price-fixingSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and 22 other Democratic senators are calling on the Justice Department to prevent and prosecute alleged collusion and price-fixing in the oil industry.
ConocoPhillips buying Marathon Oil for $17.1 billion in all-stock deal as energy prices rise
Read full article: ConocoPhillips buying Marathon Oil for $17.1 billion in all-stock deal as energy prices riseConocoPhillips is buying Marathon Oil in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $17.1 billion as energy prices soar and big oil companies reap massive profits.
KSAT Money: How to avoid & protect yourself from spam texts, emails
Read full article: KSAT Money: How to avoid & protect yourself from spam texts, emailsHere are some tips to prevent scammers using spam emails and texts from tricking you into giving up sensitive information, such as passwords, bank account numbers and Social Security numbers.
FTC sends $5.6 million in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement
Read full article: FTC sends $5.6 million in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlementThe Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $5.6 million in refunds to consumers as part of a settlement with Amazon-owned Ring, which was charged with failing to protect private video footage from outside access.
How US changes to 'noncompete' agreements and overtime pay could affect workers
Read full article: How US changes to 'noncompete' agreements and overtime pay could affect workersFor millions of American workers, the government took two actions this week that could bestow potentially far-reaching benefits.
New federal rule would bar 'noncompete' agreements for most employees
Read full article: New federal rule would bar 'noncompete' agreements for most employeesU.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency, though the rule is sure to be challenged in court.
Key lawmakers float new rules for personal data protection; bill would make privacy a consumer right
Read full article: Key lawmakers float new rules for personal data protection; bill would make privacy a consumer rightTwo lawmakers from opposing parties are floating a new plan to protect the privacy of Americans' personal data.
TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit
Read full article: TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuitA person familiar with the matter says the Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over its data and security practices.
Reddit reveals FTC inquiry into deals licensing its users' data for AI training
Read full article: Reddit reveals FTC inquiry into deals licensing its users' data for AI trainingReddit says the Federal Trade Commission has opened an inquiry into the social media platform's sale, licensing or sharing of user posts and other content to outside organizations for use in training artificial intelligence models.
Paying for too many online subscriptions? Here is how to find, cancel them.
Read full article: Paying for too many online subscriptions? Here is how to find, cancel them.Are you paying for many online subscriptions you no longer use or want? Canceling them is not always quick and easy. Here's how to find and cancel them and save money.
Microsoft engineer sounds alarm on AI image-generator to US officials and company's board
Read full article: Microsoft engineer sounds alarm on AI image-generator to US officials and company's boardA Microsoft engineer is sounding an alarm about offensive and harmful imagery he says is too easily made by the companyโs artificial intelligence image-generator tool.
KSAT Money: How to spot red flags during your job search
Read full article: KSAT Money: How to spot red flags during your job searchHelp wanted signs are popping up around town and through job posting websites, giving San Antonians many options to find a new gig. But sometimes, looks can be deceiving if you miss the red flags on a job bulletin.
US sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying it could push prices higher
Read full article: US sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying it could push prices higherThe Federal Trade Commission is suing to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons.
State governments looking to protect health-related data as it's used in abortion battle
Read full article: State governments looking to protect health-related data as it's used in abortion battleState governments across the U.S. are adopting or considering laws that would block the sale of personal health data or information about who visits sensitive sites such as sexual health facilities.
TurboTax maker Intuit barred from advertising 'free' tax services without disclosing who's eligible
Read full article: TurboTax maker Intuit barred from advertising 'free' tax services without disclosing who's eligibleU.S. regulators have barred TurboTax maker Intuit Inc. from advertising its services as โfreeโ unless they are free for all customers, or if eligibility is clearly disclosed.
FTC proposes strengthening children's online privacy rules to address tracking, push notifications
Read full article: FTC proposes strengthening children's online privacy rules to address tracking, push notificationsThe Federal Trade Commission is proposing sweeping changes to a decades-old law that regulates how companies can track and advertise to children, including turning off targeted ads to kids under 13 by default.
Rite Aid banned from facial recognition tech use for 5 years after faulty theft targeting in stores
Read full article: Rite Aid banned from facial recognition tech use for 5 years after faulty theft targeting in storesRite Aid has been banned from using facial recognition technology for five years over allegations that a surveillance system it used incorrectly identified potential shoplifters, especially Black, Latino, Asian or female shoppers.
Amazon asks federal judge to dismiss the FTC's antitrust lawsuit against the company
Read full article: Amazon asks federal judge to dismiss the FTC's antitrust lawsuit against the companyAttorneys for Amazon have asked a federal judge to dismiss the Federal Trade Commissionโs antitrust lawsuit against the e-commerce giant.
FTC opens inquiry of Chevron-Hess merger, marking second review this week of major oil industry deal
Read full article: FTC opens inquiry of Chevron-Hess merger, marking second review this week of major oil industry dealThe Federal Trade Commission is investigating Chevronโs acquisition of Hess oil company, the second inquiry the independent agency has opened this week of a major oil industry merger.
Federal Trade Commission is investigating ExxonMobil's $60B deal to acquire a Texas oil company
Read full article: Federal Trade Commission is investigating ExxonMobil's $60B deal to acquire a Texas oil companySecurity filings show the Federal Trade Commission is investigating ExxonMobilโs $60 billion deal to acquire a Texas oil company, potentially one the largest energy industry mergers in two decades.
Facebook parent Meta sues the FTC claiming โunconstitutional authorityโ in child privacy case
Read full article: Facebook parent Meta sues the FTC claiming โunconstitutional authorityโ in child privacy caseThe parent company of Instagram and Facebook has sued the Federal Trade Commission in an attempt to stop the agency from reopening a 2020 privacy settlement with the company that would prohibit it from profiting from data it collects on users under 18.
FTC warns food industry trade groups and influencers about disclosures on paid social media posts
Read full article: FTC warns food industry trade groups and influencers about disclosures on paid social media postsThe Federal Trade Commission says it issued warnings to two food and beverage industry groups, as well as to a dozen online influencers and dieticians for failing to adequately disclose paid social media posts that promoted a sweetener and sugary products.
Amazon used an algorithm to essentially raise prices on other sites, the FTC says
Read full article: Amazon used an algorithm to essentially raise prices on other sites, the FTC saysA newly unredacted portion of the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon says the company used a secret algorithm that essentially helped the company raise prices on other online sites.
The White House has proposed cracking down on junk fees. Here's how to avoid them
Read full article: The White House has proposed cracking down on junk fees. Here's how to avoid themThe Biden administration has proposed increasing transparency around junk fees, which are hidden or misleading charges that increase the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms, and other goods and services.