meta Meta Urges Court to Dismiss FTC Complaint Over VR Fitness App Acquisition Meta asks a federal court to dismiss the FTC's antitrust complaint regarding its acquisition of the VR fitness app maker Within. The company argues the agency weakened its case by dropping claims that Meta already competes in the VR fitness market.
ftc FTC Rulemaking Proposal Targets AI and Machine Learning Systems The Federal Trade Commission launches a new rulemaking proceeding that raises significant questions about the regulation of artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. The agency seeks public input on how companies collect and use consumer data through automated decision-making tools.
ftc FTC Launches Public Inquiry Into Commercial Surveillance Data Practices The Federal Trade Commission seeks public input on how companies collect and use consumer data for commercial surveillance. This inquiry aims to shape future regulations regarding corporate data tracking and privacy.
meta Meta Moves On Without COO as Sandberg Exits After 14 Years Sheryl Sandberg officially steps down as Meta's COO after 14 years, and Mark Zuckerberg does not plan to replace her. Meanwhile, Opendoor faces a massive FTC fine and Shopify invests heavily in Klaviyo.
opendoor Opendoor Pays $62 Million to Settle FTC False Advertising Charges The Federal Trade Commission fines Opendoor $62 million over deceptive claims that its iBuying platform helps sellers make more money than the traditional market. The settlement delivers a significant blow to the broader iBuying industry.
roe v wade Democratic Lawmakers Demand FTC Investigation Into Tech Data Practices Post-Roe Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, four Democratic lawmakers urge the FTC to investigate Apple and Google for collecting and selling personal data that could be used to surveil pregnancies.
ftc Lawmakers Urge FTC to Probe Apple and Google Over Ad Tracking Risks A group of US lawmakers asks the FTC to investigate Apple and Google regarding their initial consumer disclosures about advertising tracking identifiers. The request highlights concerns that these loosely regulated data practices pose unique dangers to individuals seeking abortions.
ftc FTC Seeks Public Input on Commercial Surveillance and Algorithmic Rules The Federal Trade Commission launches an inquiry into commercial surveillance and data security, asking 95 questions about consumer data practices including algorithmic discrimination. Meanwhile, HHS proposes a ban on discriminatory clinical algorithms in healthcare.
meta Meta Revenue Falls Short as Net Income Drops 36 Percent Meta reports its first-ever annual revenue decline alongside a massive plunge in net income, missing analyst expectations for the second quarter. The social media giant also provides a weak Q3 forecast amid broader advertising headwinds.
ftc FTC Warns Against Relying Solely on AI to Fix Online Harms The Federal Trade Commission issues a new report cautioning businesses against depending entirely on artificial intelligence to solve complex online problems. The agency highlights significant risks of bias, inaccuracy, and privacy violations associated with unchecked algorithmic tools.
ftc FTC Proposes Sweeping Commercial Surveillance and Data Security Regulations The Federal Trade Commission initiates a broad rulemaking process targeting commercial surveillance and lax data security practices. The new rules carry the threat of massive civil penalties for businesses across nearly all economic sectors.
ftc FTC Proposes Sweeping Commercial Surveillance and Data Security Rules The Federal Trade Commission launches a sweeping rulemaking effort targeting commercial surveillance and lax data security, threatening massive fines for businesses across all sectors.
nvidia Failed Nvidia-Arm Deal Highlights Global Crackdown on Vertical Mergers Nvidia officially abandons its $40 billion attempt to acquire Arm after facing relentless regulatory opposition across the US, Europe, and the UK. The collapsed deal underscores a strict new global approach to scrutinizing vertical mergers in the technology sector.
ftc FTC Blocks Nvidia's Attempted 40 Billion Dollar Acquisition of Chip Designer Arm Federal regulators successfully halt Nvidia's massive proposed buyout of Arm Ltd, citing significant antitrust concerns. The decision preserves Arm's neutral licensing model in the global semiconductor industry.
ftc FTC Blocks Nvidia's Attempted $40 Billion Acquisition of Chip Designer Arm Federal regulators successfully halt Nvidia's massive proposed buyout of Arm Ltd., citing severe threats to semiconductor market competition. The decision preserves Arm's neutral licensing model for rival chipmakers.