Category: Federal Trade Commission

President Biden Renews Fight on ‘Surprise Fees’ as Inflation Stays High

President Biden will host executives from several companies, including Airbnb and Live Nation, to announce new efforts to end so-called junk fees as inflation remains high.
FTC Said to Plan to Sue to Stop Microsoft’s Activision Deal From Closing

The agency had sued to block the blockbuster deal last year. Its latest move in federal court would prevent the acquisition from being completed.
Two Complicated Princes of the Sport of Kings

The excitement of thoroughbred horse racing — and many of the sport’s most vexing problems — are exemplified by the careers of the trainers Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher.
Hundreds Were Mistakenly Told They Might Have Cancer, Test Company Says

Grail, which makes a blood test for cancer, said a vendor’s software issue caused inaccurate letters to be sent to about 400 customers last month.
Amazon to Pay $25 Million to Settle Children’s Privacy Charges

Regulators said the tech giant kept children’s Alexa voice recordings “forever,” violating a children’s privacy law.
Restaurant Chain Franchises Face Scrutiny From the FTC

Troubles at the restaurant chain Burgerim highlight concerns about whether franchisees need more protection in their contracts with franchisers.
E.U. Approves Microsoft’s $69 Billion Deal for Activision

The green light follows objections to the blockbuster deal by American and British regulators on the grounds that it would undercut competition.
Judge Dismisses F.T.C. Lawsuit Against Kochava, a Location Data Broker

The ruling was a blow to the commission’s intensifying efforts to crack down on the sale and use of sensitive personal information.
White House Unveils Initiatives to Reduce Risks of A.I.

Vice President Kamala Harris also plans to meet with the chief executives of tech companies that are developing A.I. later on Thursday.
White House Unveils Initiatives to Reduce Risks of AI

Vice President Kamala Harris also plans to meet with the chief executives of tech companies that are developing A.I. later on Thursday.
FTC Seeks ‘Blanket’ Ban on Meta’s Use of Young Users’ Data

Citing privacy failings by the tech giant, regulators proposed to stop sites like Instagram and Facebook from profiting off the data of users under 18.
FTC Seeks ‘Blanket’ Ban on Meta’s Use of Young Users’ Data

Citing major privacy failings by the tech giant, regulators proposed to stop sites like Instagram and Facebook from profiting off the data of users under 18.