FTC seeks public’s input on ‘un-American’ and ‘potentially illegal’ Big Tech censorship — including ‘shadow banning’
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking the public’s input on whether Big Tech firms like Google and Facebook parent Meta censor their users, the agency announced on Thursday.
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Targeting MLMs and Other “Money-Making Opportunity Sellers” Remains an FTC Priority in 2025
Targeting multi-level marketers (MLMs) and other “money-making opportunity sellers” has been among the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC)
FTC investigates “tech censorship,” says it’s un-American and may be illegal
The FTC announcement said that "censorship by technology platforms is not just un-American, it is potentially illegal." Tech platforms' actions "may harm consumers, affect competition, may have resulted from a lack of competition, or may have been the product of anti-competitive conduct," the FTC said.
FTC asked to implement and enforce clearer rules on digital product ownership
In a letter obtained by The Verge, Wyden pointed out that many consumers don't realize digital purchases don't come with the same rights as physical ones.
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U.S. Senator Presses FTC Over Digital Purchases
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden has pressured the Federal Trade Commission to stop companies from offering people the ability to “buy” online content, including e-books and audiobooks.
New FTC chair Andrew Ferguson previews Trump admin's plans for the agency
President Donald Trump's new Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson outlined the new administration's plans for antitrust enforcement and regulation.