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Regulators Not ‘Dazzled’ by AI Companies’ Attempts to Avoid Scrutiny

Regulators Not ‘Dazzled’ by AI Companies’ Attempts to Avoid Scrutiny
Regulators Not ‘Dazzled’ by AI Companies’ Attempts to Avoid Scrutiny
April 14, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Antitrust regulators are reportedly not convinced by artificial intelligence (AI) firms’ suggested hands-off policy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Meta Disputes FTC Claims That Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions Harmed Consumers
Meta Disputes FTC Claims That Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions Harmed Consumers
April 05, 2024  |  Meta

Meta Platforms asked a judge Friday (April 5) to throw out an antitrust lawsuit filed against it by the Federal Trade Commission. Get the Full Story Complete...

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FTC Can Now Sue Scammers Impersonating Government Agencies, Businesses
FTC Can Now Sue Scammers Impersonating Government Agencies, Businesses
April 01, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Monday (April 1) that it now has stronger tools to combat scammers who impersonate government agencies and businesses. Get the Full...

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Rising Fraud Casts Shadow Over Voice Commerce Potential
Rising Fraud Casts Shadow Over Voice Commerce Potential
March 29, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The proliferation of voice-activated technology, from virtual shopping assistants to speech recognition in smartphones and smart homes, is reshaping how consumers interact with devices. Get the Full Story...

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Walmart to Refile Forms About Proposed Vizio Acquisition Friday
Walmart to Refile Forms About Proposed Vizio Acquisition Friday
March 29, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Walmart expects to refile forms about its planned acquisition of smart television maker Vizio Friday (March 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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GM Ends OnStar Data Sharing Following Public Protest
GM Ends OnStar Data Sharing Following Public Protest
March 24, 2024  |  Data

Consumer outcry has led General Motors to cease sharing connected car data with brokers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FTC Announces April 24 Hearing on Proposed Junk Fees Rule
FTC Announces April 24 Hearing on Proposed Junk Fees Rule
March 21, 2024  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will hold a virtual hearing on April 24, allowing interested organizations to provide oral statements on the agency’s proposed rule...

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FTC Says Grocery Giants Profited From Pandemic-Era Supply Chain Problems
FTC Says Grocery Giants Profited From Pandemic-Era Supply Chain Problems
March 21, 2024  |  Economy

Large players in the grocery industry took advantage of the pandemic’s supply chain problems to raise prices and profits and keep them high. Get the...

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FTC Sees Jump in AI-Related Scams on Social Media
FTC Sees Jump in AI-Related Scams on Social Media
March 17, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Federal regulators have reportedly recorded a jump in AI-related scam ads on social media. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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