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Category: Consumer Protection
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A.I. Regulation Is in Its ‘Early Days’
While there has been a flurry of activity by the White House and lawmakers over artificial intelligence, rules for the technology remain distant, lawmakers and experts said.
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Bank of America Fined $150 Million Over ‘Junk Fees’
The bank double-charged overdraft fees, withheld card perks and opened unauthorized accounts, regulators said. It will repay customers more than $80 million.
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Tips for Canceling Online Subscriptions
It’s easy to sign up but not always so easy to stop a service. The F.T.C. is proposing rules to change that.
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7.5 Million Baby Shark Bath Toys Are Recalled After Reports of Children Being Injured
At least a dozen people have reported being injured by the toy. The top fins pose a risk of “impalement, lacerations and punctures,” the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
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The Risks of Storing Money in Apps Like Venmo and Cash App
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is warning that the funds may be at risk if the app’s parent company runs into trouble.
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Sam Altman, ChatGPT Creator and OpenAI CEO, Urges Senate for A.I. Regulation
The tech executive and lawmakers agreed that new A.I. systems must be regulated. Just how that would happen is not yet clear.
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More Options to Pay for Medical Care, but Some May Be Costly
Consumer experts are warning patients that some offerings charge much higher interest rates than regular credit cards.
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Funeral Homes Don’t Have to List Prices Online. That May Change.
The rule on price disclosure was written before widespread use of the internet. Regulators are considering an update.
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A Federal Tool Could Soon Make It Easier to Compare Credit Cards
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which already provides some card details, is asking banks for more information about who qualifies for which cards.