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Divided FTC Refers Complaint Against Snap’s AI Chatbot to Justice Department
artificial intelligence // January 16, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Thursday (Jan. 16) that it referred a complaint against Snapchat operator Snap to the Department of Justice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

FTC Says Antitrust Laws Don’t Apply to Gig Economy Collective Bargaining
Gig Economy // January 14, 2025

Gig workers and other independent contractors can take collective action seeking better compensation and job conditions without being challenged by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the regulator said Tuesday (Jan. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Paddle to Pay $5 Million to Settle FTC Allegations

June 16, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Monday (June 16) that Paddle.com Market Limited and its subsidiary, Paddle.com, will pay $5 million to settle the agency’s allegations that the organizations processed payments for deceptive tech-support schemes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

Divided FTC Refers Complaint Against Snap’s AI Chatbot to Justice Department

January 16, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Thursday (Jan. 16) that it referred a complaint against Snapchat operator Snap to the Department of Justice. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

FTC Says Antitrust Laws Don’t Apply to Gig Economy Collective Bargaining

January 14, 2025
Gig workers and other independent contractors can take collective action seeking better compensation and job conditions without being challenged by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the regulator said Tuesday (Jan....