FTC investigates Media Matters regarding claims about Elon Musk’s X boycott
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking documents from Media Matters concerning collaboration with other media watchdogs. These groups are reportedly helping Elon Musk orchestrate advertiser boycotts of X, previously known as Twitter, due to various media issues. A Civil Investigation Demand, obtained by Reuters, requests details about communications with other organizations involved in monitoring misinformation […]
Republicans Request an FTC Inquiry into Google for Email Censorship
Republicans Urge FTC to Investigate Google Republican leaders are calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to look into Google, aiming to address concerns over perceived censorship and email handling. In a letter addressed to FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson, released on Wednesday, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) and the National Republican Senate Committee (NRSC) […]
Meta requests a judge to dismiss the FTC lawsuit.
On Thursday, Meta requested a federal judge to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) case accusing the company of antitrust violations. They contended that the FTC has not adequately demonstrated that Meta holds a monopoly in personal social networking or that its purchases of Instagram and WhatsApp were anti-competitive. The argument from Facebook’s parent company […]
Meta Encouraged Big Tech Critic to Offer Support Before FTC Antitrust Trial
The Media Research Center (MRC) alleges that Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta attempted to court a well-known conservative watchdog group just before its significant antitrust trial with the FTC, which aims to reverse the acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. Multiple sources indicate that Meta officials reached out to MRC executive Schneider in early April, coinciding with the […]
Meta sought assistance from Big Tech critic Media Research Center right before the FTC trial, according to sources.
Meta seems to be reaching out to influential critics in the tech sphere, presumably to win favor with Zuckerberg and sidestep a significant antitrust trial looming on the horizon. The Federal Trade Commission has accused Zuckerberg of employing a “buy or bury” tactic to maintain its monopoly status, which led to Meta selling off Instagram […]
FTC Calls Instagram a Safe Haven for Groomers at Meta Antitrust Trial
FTC Highlights Instagram’s Risks for Minors in Ongoing Antitrust Trial Internal documents from Instagram, shared by the FTC during its antitrust case against Meta, reveal that an automated algorithm on the platform suggests connections between children and potential predators. The 2019 report, titled “Inappropriate Interactions with Children on Instagram,” outlines how this recommendation system facilitates […]
FTC Sues Uber over Deceptive Billing Practices Tied to Subscription Service
The FTC filed a lawsuit against Ride-Sharing and Delivery Giant Uber. This alleges the company is engaged in deceptive claims and cancellation practices related to Uber One’s subscription services. It is available at FTC Legal measures have been taken It is one of the world’s leading ride-sharing and distribution companies for Uber. The lawsuit, filed […]
Uber Hit with FTC Lawsuit Alleging Sneaky Charges for Uber One!
Uber and Waymo are set to start self-driving operations in Austin, Texas. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is targeting Uber’s Uber One subscription service in a new lawsuit against the ride-hailing company. The agency revealed on Monday that it had initiated a lawsuit against Uber, asserting that the company violated the FTC Act and the […]
FTC accuses Uber of misleading Uber One subscribers
The Federal Trade Commission sued Uber Technologies on Monday, accusing Uber One subscribers of signing up without knowledge and making deceptive claims about the service. The service costs $9.99 per month and offers discounts on Uber ride appeals and fees related to food delivery apps. Uber falsely claimed that users would save around $25 a […]
Mark Zuckerberg’s explosive emails about Instagram, WhatsApp take center stage at FTC antitrust trial
Mark Zuckerberg’s private email regarding Facebook’s purchase of Instagram over a decade ago has returned to haunt the meta at this week’s historic antitrust trial. And the outcome of the case could ultimately depend on whether the judge would purchase an attempt to explain them, experts told the Post. The Federal Trade Commission presented a […]