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FTC Probes AI Chatbots’ Impact on Child Safety
FTC Probes AI Chatbots’ Impact on Child Safety
September 11, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating the effect of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on children and teens. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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FTC to Question Tech Companies About Risks Around AI-Powered Chatbots
FTC to Question Tech Companies About Risks Around AI-Powered Chatbots
September 04, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reportedly plans to study privacy harms and other risks posed to children and other users of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots....

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FTC Begins Compensating Consumers After Settlement With Gig Work Platform Arise
FTC Begins Compensating Consumers After Settlement With Gig Work Platform Arise
August 26, 2025  |  Legal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun sending over $6.7 million to consumers as part of its settlement with gig work company Arise Virtual Solutions. Get the Full Story Complete...

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FTC Says Tech Companies Must Protect Americans’ Privacy and Data
FTC Says Tech Companies Must Protect Americans’ Privacy and Data
August 21, 2025  |  Regulation

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson told 13 tech companies Thursday (Aug. 21) that if they censor Americans or fail to protect their...

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FTC Sues LA Fitness Over Gym Cancellation Tactics
FTC Sues LA Fitness Over Gym Cancellation Tactics
August 20, 2025  |  Regulation

Fitness International, the operator of LA Fitness and other gym chains, said Wednesday (Aug. 20) that it will defend its practices in court after the...

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FTC Reports Surge in Consumers’ Losses to Impersonation Scams
FTC Reports Surge in Consumers’ Losses to Impersonation Scams
August 10, 2025  |  Fraud Attack

Have you ever gotten a text about an unpaid toll? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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FTC Reports Surge in Consumers’ Losses to Impersonation Scams
FTC Reports Surge in Consumers’ Losses to Impersonation Scams
August 08, 2025  |  Fraud Attack

A growing number of older adults are losing large sums of money to impersonation scams, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Get the Full...

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Click to Cancel Subscription Rule Quashed in Federal Court 
Click to Cancel Subscription Rule Quashed in Federal Court 
July 09, 2025  |  Subscriptions

A federal court has blocked the so-called “click to cancel” rule for subscription services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Walmart Settles FTC Wire Transfer Case for $10 Million
Walmart Settles FTC Wire Transfer Case for $10 Million
June 22, 2025  |  Walmart

Walmart has agreed to settle a government claim that it ignores scammers within its money-transfer system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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