Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an independent agency of the United States government responsible for enforcing federal antitrust and consumer protection laws.
Based in Washington, D.C., the agency investigates anti-competitive business practices, reviews mergers and acquisitions and pursues companies accused of deceptive or unfair conduct affecting consumers.
Publishers push for new law banning bot-based AI scraping
The proposed law gives publishers greater control of how and when robots access their materials, and allows the FTC and others to bring litigation against bad actors.
FTC, states sue Amazon over alleged ads price fixing
The complaint alleges Amazon secretly inflated advertising prices through undisclosed surcharges in its online search ad auctions; Amazon rejected the allegations, calling the FTC's case "misguided."
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FTC finalizes settlement with Cox Media over AI-based advertising product
CMG will pay $880,000 under the consent agreement; two marketing firms involved in the product, MindSift and 1010 Digital Works, will each pay $25,000.
Trump SCOTUS appointee expresses concern over weaponization of FCC
Justice Neil Gorsuch said an order issued by the court on Monday could allow Trump and future presidents to pull more strings at the FCC and other agencies.
Supreme Court says Trump can fire FCC commissioners, other appointed officials
The Court ruled Congress cannot restrict the president's authority to remove executive officers.
Cox Media to pay $880,000 to settle FTC probe over AI-powered targeted ad tool
Cox Media has agreed to settle a Federal Trade Commission probe over its marketing of AI-powered tools used to monitor conversations and deliver targeted ads.
FTC chair accuses Apple News of bias against conservative outlets
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson sent a letter alleging Apple News may favor progressive outlets over right-of-center publications.
News publishers ask DOJ to investigate Google search algorithm changes
The News Media Alliance has asked federal officials to step in and halt Google's "anticompetitive" practices that are depriving publishers of money.
Cable TV, advertising groups sue FTC over “click-to-cancel” rule
The largest cable TV industry group and two others influenced by advertising companies are suing to block a new rule that requires companies to offer easier subscription cancellation tools.
Judge says FTC’s ban on non-competes can’t move forward
The FTC cannot enforce a ban on non-compete agreements between workers and employers, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
FTC begins mailing refunds to AT&T customers over data throttling
Around 267,000 former AT&T customers will get rebates that collectively total over $6 million.
FDA seeks to improve medicine ads on radio, TV
The FDA is evaluating whether to modify its rules for pharmaceutical ads aired on broadcast television and radio stations.