Social media, FTC
Social media platforms engaged in ‘vast surveillance’ and failed to protect young people, FTC finds
The Federal Trade Commission released a report Thursday slamming social media platforms including Facebook's parent company, Meta, as well as TikTok, Google-owned YouTube, Snap and other online services over privacy and youth safety concerns.
FTC: Social Media Platforms Collecting and Retaining Massive User Data
Social media giants and video streaming platforms have been found guilty of collecting massive amounts of personal data.
Social media users lack control over data used by AI, US FTC says
Social media companies collect, share and process vast troves of information about their users while offering little transparency or control, including over how it is used by systems incorporating artificial intelligence,
FTC report exposes massive data collection by social media brands - how to protect yourself
The world's biggest online platforms collect way more data than previously known and make it very hard for users to opt out.
FTC report on predatory social media data hoarding hints at future regulations
A new FTC report on how social media and streaming sites collect and monetize their hoards of user data doesn’t really feature a lot of surprises for anyone who’s followed the space. It’s more helpful to consider this part of a paper trail the agency is laying down in order to justify new regulations in
Who could win in Kroger's regulatory battle with the FTC over Albertsons merger? And why?
Antitrust experts weighed in on key arguments and revelations from three weeks of testimony and legal maneuvering.
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FTC urges court to stall proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger
If the Federal Trade Commission is granted a preliminary injunction, it will start an internal probe into the merger.
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NITO Files A Complaint Against Secondary Market Scalpers With The FTC
The National Independent Talent Organization, a trade association representing the interests of independent music booking ...
Harris can chart her own path with the top regulators — and Big Business hopes she's on their side
When it came to economic appointments, Biden was hamstrung by campaign promises. Harris isn't — some biz and tech leaders ...
The Kroger Albertsons merger hearing has ended. What happens next?
PORTLAND, Ore. – Attorneys for the Federal Trade Commission and Kroger and Albertsons ended their three-week court battle the ...
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Closing arguments in FTC lawsuit to block Kroger-Albertsons merger to begin Tuesday
The Federal Trade Commission argued that the deal would eliminate competition and lead to higher food prices for already ...
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What retailers are part of the supermarket … market?
The FTC case to block a merger between Kroger and Albertsons narrowly defines a supermarket to not include club or organic ...
In federal trial, Michael Kors says it's harder to sell handbags in TikTok and Taylor Swift era
Sometimes you’ll be the hottest thing on the block,” he said. “Sometimes you’ll be lukewarm. Sometimes you’ll be cold.” ...
Amazon’s Antitrust Problem
According to the FTC, Fulfillment by Amazon “conditions sellers’ to obtain “Prime” eligibility for their products—a virtual ...