What a GOP sweep of Congress would mean for tech policy
When it comes to tech policy, the next Congress has a seemingly endless to-do list. It includes hashing out a deal on an ...
Influencers are playing a big role in this year’s election. There’s no way to tell who’s getting paid for their endorsements
The Federal Trade Commission in 2019 laid out new guidelines for social media influencers, requiring them to clearly label ...
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With Trump’s win, Elon Musk stands to benefit
The billionaire businessman has spent weeks campaigning relentlessly for Donald Trump. That dedication could lead to major ...
What does the FTC’s new fake review rule ban?
An FTC rule banning phony online reviews is now in effect. Those who violate the measures face a civil penalty of up to ...
Polymarket paying US-based influencers to promote election betting despite federal ban: report
Influencers have posted content sponsored by Polymarket on their Instagram pages in recent weeks using the hashtag #PMPartner ...
Supreme Court hears Facebook’s bid to block Cambridge Analytica shareholder suit
The Supreme Court considered Wednesday a bid from Facebook to block a shareholder lawsuit over the Cambridge Analytica data ...
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Elon Musk went all-in to elect Trump. What a second Trump presidency could mean for big tech
“The people of America gave @realDonaldTrump a crystal clear mandate for change tonight,” Elon Musk posted on his social ...
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Social media companies failed to protect children, teens from online dangers, FTC report reveals
SAN ANTONIO – The Federal Trade Commission issued a 129-page study ... The report examined nine social media companies and video streaming services to assess how they used users’ information.
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US accuses social media giants of 'vast surveillance'
A years-long analysis shows that social media titans engaged in "vast surveillance" to make money from people's personal ...
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What Trump’s win means for Silicon Valley
Donald Trump clinched the presidency for a second time Wednesday, delivering a victory for tech and business magnates such as ...
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FTC Sets Final “Click-To-Cancel” Rule For Subscriptions, Including Streaming
The Federal Trade Commission today ... People" As Election Looms The Commission’s updated rule applies to so-called “negative option” programs in any media. It prohibits sellers from ...