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Consumer Fraud Loss Tops $10 Billion, Aided by Digital Tools, FTC Says
Consumer Fraud Loss Tops $10 Billion, Aided by Digital Tools, FTC Says
February 09, 2024  |  Fraud Attack

Consumers lost a record $10 billion to fraud in 2023, with digital tools making it easier for scammers to find targets. Get the Full Story...

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FTC Sending $610,000 in Refunds to Tech Support Scam Victims
FTC Sending $610,000 in Refunds to Tech Support Scam Victims
February 08, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending refunds to consumers who lost money in a tech support scam facilitated by payment processor Nexway. Get the Full Story...

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FTC Probes Big Tech and GenAI Partnerships’ Impact on Competition
FTC Probes Big Tech and GenAI Partnerships’ Impact on Competition
January 25, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

The Federal Trade Commission has begun an inquiry into investments and partnerships in the generative artificial intelligence sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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FTC Upholds September Ruling Finding Intuit’s ‘Free’ Products Advertising Deceptive
FTC Upholds September Ruling Finding Intuit’s ‘Free’ Products Advertising Deceptive
January 23, 2024  |  Regulation

Intuit, the maker of TurboTax tax filing software, has been found to have engaged in deceptive advertising practices, according to an Opinion and Final Order issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Get...

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ElevenLabs Raises $80 Million for AI Voice Cloning Projects
ElevenLabs Raises $80 Million for AI Voice Cloning Projects
January 22, 2024  |  Investments

Voice technology firm ElevenLabs’ value has topped $1 billion after its latest funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Both DOJ and FTC Want to Open Antitrust Probe of Microsoft/OpenAI Ties
Both DOJ and FTC Want to Open Antitrust Probe of Microsoft/OpenAI Ties
January 21, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

A pair of federal agencies reportedly wants to investigate OpenAI’s relationship with Microsoft. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Kroger-Albertson Merger Delays Let Smaller Grocers Live Another Day
Kroger-Albertson Merger Delays Let Smaller Grocers Live Another Day
January 16, 2024  |  Retail

With the looming merger between Kroger and Albertsons set to make it all the harder for smaller grocery chains to stand a fighting chance, delays...

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Kroger’s Proposed Acquisition of Albertsons
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Kroger’s Proposed Acquisition of Albertsons
December 22, 2023  |  Acquisitions

A U.S. judge has dismissed a consumer lawsuit that alleged Kroger’s proposed acquisition of grocery chain operator Albertsons would lead to reduced competition and increased...

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FTC Seeks to Strengthen Rules Around Monetizing Children’s Data
FTC Seeks to Strengthen Rules Around Monetizing Children’s Data
December 20, 2023  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed changes meant to enhance children’s privacy and restrict companies’ ability to exploit children’s data for monetization purposes. Get the...

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