Over the past month, New York’s AI pricing disclosure law has triggered retailer adaptations and federal guidelines, emphasizing a shift…
FTC Launches Antitrust Probe into Microsoft Cloud Licensing Practices
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Microsoft for alleged anti-competitive cloud licensing and exit fees, potentially leading to regulatory changes…
AI agents become new front in cybersecurity war as scams target automated systems
Security firms report surge in AI-targeted phishing campaigns as attackers exploit vulnerabilities in automated agents, prompting new warnings from FTC…
AI therapy apps boom amid regulatory gray zone, raising safety concerns
The rapid growth of AI mental health chatbots faces scrutiny over privacy violations and unvalidated advice, highlighting a critical lack…
Amazon and Google Clash in Digital Advertising as Regulators Circle
Amazon’s 24% ad revenue growth challenges Google’s dominance while FTC expands antitrust scrutiny, creating a digital advertising duopoly. Amazon’s advertising…
Unregulated AI therapy chatbots face regulatory crackdown as privacy concerns mount
FTC investigation into mental health app data practices highlights dangers of unregulated AI therapy chatbots amid growing calls for oversight.…
Mattel and OpenAI face FTC scrutiny as AI toy safety debate intensifies
Mattel’s AI-powered Barbie partnership with OpenAI draws regulatory scrutiny amid growing concerns about children’s data privacy and emotional development impacts.…
FTC warning to tech giants creates regulatory collision with EU and UK
The FTC’s April 11 warning to major tech companies against complying with foreign laws that compromise US privacy standards clashes…
Mattel’s AI toys spark privacy fears as regulators sound alarm
Mattel’s partnership with OpenAI for AI-powered toys faces scrutiny over children’s data collection and emotional development concerns amid new EU…
McCourt’s TikTok Bid Tests Viability of Decentralized Social Media
Frank McCourt’s $5-10B bid to acquire TikTok faces technical and regulatory hurdles as he aims to rebuild it on decentralized…
COPPA 2.0 Dilemma: Can New Tech Solve Age Verification Without Surveillance?
FTC explores zero-knowledge proofs for child privacy compliance as Utah enforces biometric age gates, sparking privacy debates and legal challenges…
Federal AI Moratorium Sparks Fears of Regulatory Vacuum
Proposed 10-year freeze on state AI laws could dismantle consumer protections while lacking federal safeguards, escalating tensions between innovation and…