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More States Join AG Facebook Investigation Led By NY 
ANTITRUST // October 08, 2019

The Facebook probe announced by attorneys general in September now has 40 states signed on to investigate allegations of the social media giant’s anti-competitive practices, The Washington Post reported on Monday (Oct. 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Texas AG-Led Google Probe Taps Former Microsoft Attorney
ANTITRUST // September 26, 2019

Three consultants — one being an ex-Microsoft lawyer — were hired in a multi-state antitrust investigation of Google being led by the Texas attorney general’s office, Reuters reported on Thursday (Sept. 26).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

State AGs Unveil Antitrust Probe Against Google
Regulation // September 09, 2019

It was a rough day for Google, and by extension, Big Tech, amid the waves of stormy legal seas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

State AGs To Release Details Of Google, Facebook Probe
Regulation // September 06, 2019

State attorneys general led by Texas and New York are separately launching official antitrust investigations into Facebook and Google, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday (Sept. 6).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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FCC Outlaws Use of AI-Generated Voices in Robocalls

February 08, 2024
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made it illegal to use artificial intelligence (AI)-generated voices in robocalls. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

More States Join AG Facebook Investigation Led By NY 

October 08, 2019
The Facebook probe announced by attorneys general in September now has 40 states signed on to investigate allegations of the social media giant’s anti-competitive practices, The Washington Post reported on...

Texas AG-Led Google Probe Taps Former Microsoft Attorney

September 26, 2019
Three consultants — one being an ex-Microsoft lawyer — were hired in a multi-state antitrust investigation of Google being led by the Texas attorney general’s office, Reuters reported on Thursday...

State AGs To Release Details Of Google, Facebook Probe

September 06, 2019
State attorneys general led by Texas and New York are separately launching official antitrust investigations into Facebook and Google, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday (Sept. 6).  Get the Full...