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Trump Signs Law Expanding Tech Platform Requirements and FTC Enforcement on Intimate AI Deepfakes and Images

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On May 19, President Trump signed into law the Take It Down Act to prevent and deter online publication of nonconsensual intimate images, including artificial intelligence (AI) deepfakes and “revenge” pornographic content. In...more

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Some Hints About and Clues to the FTC’s Consumer Protection Priorities

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We’ve written previously about the Trump administration’s effort to increase his influence over independent agencies such as the FTC and to review regulations promulgated by these agencies. The White House is also reportedly...more

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FTC Seeks Comment on Tech Content Moderation Policies

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff announced a Request for Information (RFI) on February 20 seeking public comments on “how consumers may have been harmed by technology platforms that limited their ability to share ideas or...more

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The Iliad Flows: Federal Judge Allows FTC “Dark Patterns” Suit Against Amazon to Proceed

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In a lengthy ruling, a Seattle federal judge has allowed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to proceed with its groundbreaking case alleging that Amazon’s Prime online subscription marketing tactics constituted deceptive...more

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FTC Snares Deceptive Apartment Reviews, Issues New Marketing Guides and Proposed Rule

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The Federal Trade Commission and six state attorneys general on August 28 resolved an enforcement matter against apartment listing platform Roomster over fake reviews and listings. Brought under Section 5 of the FTC Act and...more

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Ready, Aim, Fire: FTC Scores Record-Breaking $520 Million Settlement with Fortnite Creator Epic Games

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This week the Federal Trade Commission unveiled hefty settlements with Epic Games Inc.—the creator of the video game Fortnite—to resolve separate actions alleging violations of Section 5 of the FTC Act and the Children’s...more

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#Trending: The FTC has stepped up regulatory investigations on social media. Is your company in compliance?

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Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other social media platforms have become the format of choice for many companies that want to advertise their products and services. At the same time, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...more

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