FTC looks into Delta, Uber, and Walmart for pricing based on surveillance.
FTC Investigates Companies for Potential Price Discrimination Federal regulators have announced a new inquiry aimed at understanding whether major airlines, ride-hailing services, delivery apps, and retailers utilize personal data to charge customers different prices for identical products and services or to decide on gig workers’ pay rates. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed it has […]
FTC requests Walmart, Target, and Uber to provide information on personalized pricing.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking detailed information from Walmart, Uber, and several other companies regarding their use of consumer personal data—like location, browsing behavior, and income—to tailor individual prices, wages, and job offers. This was announced by a senior official at the FTC on Wednesday. This move comes as the FTC ramps up […]
White House Selects FTC to Lead AI Regulation Efforts
The Trump administration has appointed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to oversee consumer protection and enforce laws related to artificial intelligence.
White House: FTC Can Halt AI/SI Models Prior to Launch, Some Agents Violated Rule Against Harming People
FTC’s Authority Over AI Models Discussed in CNBC Interview During a recent episode of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Jay Clayton, the White House AI Czar and Director of National Intelligence, stated that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has the power to stop the launch of new AI and similar models if harmful practices are identified. He […]
Trump’s FTC achieves a significant victory, yet there’s still much to be done
FTC Settles Antitrust Case Against Zillow and Redfin Not long before the trial was about to start last month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with five state attorneys general, reached a settlement in their antitrust case against Zillow and Redfin. This outcome was a considerable achievement for the FTC, though it seems that there’s […]
FTC Begins Investigation of Anthropic, OpenAI, and Other AI Labs for Consumer Safety Concerns
FTC Launches Investigation into AI Companies The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is initiating a comprehensive investigation into various AI firms, including Anthropic and OpenAI, to determine whether their technologies pose risks to consumers in the U.S. A report indicates that the agency plans to issue civil investigative demands, a type of legal order akin to […]
Trump’s FTC Looks into Veterinary Mergers as Pet Care Prices Rise
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is looking into the consolidation of veterinary services due to rising costs in pet care, often referred to as “petflation.” Recently, the FTC has issued civil investigative demands (CIDs)—these are formal requests requiring companies involved in the merger of Covetrus and MWI Animal Health to submit documentation and information, as […]
FTC Taking Action Against Misleading ‘Made in USA’ Product Claims
Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, Andrew Ferguson, is spearheading a rigorous initiative to target businesses that falsely claim their products are “Made in America,” implementing notably aggressive measures to safeguard consumers. During an interview on Breitbart News Saturday with host Matthew Boyle, Ferguson discussed how these efforts resonate with the priorities established during the […]
Farmers Achieve Success: FTC Agreement with John Deere Represents Big Win for ‘Right to Repair’ Efforts
FTC Settlement with John Deere: A Significant Win for Farmers The Federal Trade Commission has reached a significant settlement with John Deere, addressing allegations of monopolistic practices in the farm equipment repair services sector. This resolution marks a pivotal moment for the Right to Repair movement, allowing farmers and other users to repair their own […]
Supreme Court decides Trump has the authority to dismiss FTC commissioners in a 6-3 vote
Supreme Court Ruling Impacts Presidential Power Over Federal Agencies The Supreme Court’s recent decision might do more than grant President Donald Trump additional powers—it could pave the way for a larger challenge to the contemporary administrative structure, often labeled as the “deep state” by some conservatives. In a 6-3 ruling, the Court determined that President […]