Amazon reaches $2.5 billion settlement with the FTC over claims they duped users into Prime subs
The lawsuit accused Amazon of tricking users into subscribing to Amazon Prime.
Google, Meta, OpenAI, xAI and Snap face FTC probe over AI chatbot child safety
The FTC is investigating potentially negative effects of AI chatbots offered by seven companies, especially regarding privacy and child safety.
Disney to pay $10 million settlement to FTC over unlawful data collection from children
The FTC alleged that Disney unlawfully enabled data collection for children watching YouTube content without parental guardian consent or notification.
Fortnite Players Still Have Time To Get Refunds From The FTC
In 2022, Epic Games agreed to a massive $520 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations that Fortnite violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by collecting…
FTC Finally Drops Challenge to Microsoft’s 2023 Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Just days after losing its two-year-old objection to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the U.S.'s Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially dropped its case.
Microsoft Activision Deal Gets Another Win in Court Against FTC
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has lost its appeal against the Microsoft Activision deal in the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. The FTC, which is probably the only entity…
FTC Loses Appeal Challenging Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Microsoft has secured another victory over the FTC in its quest to secure Activision Blizzard.
Microsoft Scores Key Victory In Activision Acquisition, With FTC Appeal Denied
Although Microsoft's blockbuster deal to buy Activision Blizzard was approved in October 2023, the United States government's Federal Trade Commission appealed the decision. Now, a US appeals court has affirmed…
FTC asks for delay in Amazon Prime trial citing staff shortage, then backtracks on request
The Federal Trade Commission initially claimed it was short on staff and resources to pursue the case, but then later claimed it is equipped to pursue the trial.
FTC Says Refunds For Razer’s False N95 Face Masks Are Going Out Now
Full refunds are now available to people who purchased a falsely advertised N95 face mask from Razer. The US Federal Trade Commission announced that checks and PayPal payments are on…