FTC
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Amazon Prime Users Face July 27 Deadline for $2.5 Billion FTC Settlement
U.S. Amazon Prime members have until July 27 to claim a share of the $2.5B FTC settlement for deceptive enrollment, with individual payouts reaching up to $51.
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FTC Chairman Questions Apple News Content Amid Bias Claims
The chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, Andrew Ferguson, has criticized Apple CEO Tim Cook regarding alleged suppression of conservative news outlets in the company’s Apple News feed, prompting calls for corrective action.
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ChatGPT Introduces Ads Amid Rising Social Tensions Over AI Use
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is set to introduce advertisements for free and Go subscribers, marking a significant revenue shift, even as the widespread adoption of generative AI increasingly polarizes personal relationships and sparks ethical debates among individuals.
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Amazon’s $1.5 Billion Prime Settlement: Who Gets Paid and How Much?
Amazon’s $1.5 billion FTC settlement over Prime subscription practices could mean up to $51 for eligible U.S. customers. Here’s who qualifies, how the payouts work, and what it means for the future of subscription services.
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Lina Khan’s Stance on Xbox Game Pass Price Hike and Activision Blizzard Acquisition
Former FTC Chair Lina Khan has been vindicated in her opposition to Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, as the tech giant faces backlash over Game Pass price hikes and layoffs.
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Amazon’s $2.5 Billion Settlement Reshapes Prime Subscription Rules
Amazon has agreed to a landmark $2.5 billion settlement with the FTC, pledging major changes to Prime’s enrollment and cancellation processes after allegations of deceptive subscription tactics.
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Mark Zuckerberg Defends Meta in Landmark Antitrust Trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in a pivotal antitrust trial, defending acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp amid monopoly allegations.
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Meta Faces Landmark Antitrust Trial Over Instagram and WhatsApp Acquisitions
The FTC’s antitrust trial against Meta begins, potentially forcing the tech giant to divest Instagram and WhatsApp amid allegations of monopolistic practices.