THE WEEK20d
FTC bans fake online product reviews
The FTC also now prohibits hiding or suppressing bad reviews, reviews written by undisclosed company insiders, and "buying fake indicators of social media influence," like bot-generated followers ...
USA Today25d
Federal Trade Commission takes on subscription traps with 'click to cancel' rule
FTC Chair Lina Khan said in an interview that ... who signed up through an app or a website to go through a chat bot or agent to cancel. For in-person signups, companies must provide means ...
Reuters26d
FTC takes on subscription traps with 'click to cancel' rule
FTC Chair Lina Khan said in an interview that ... who signed up through an app or a website to go through a chat bot or agent to cancel. For in-person signups, companies must provide means to ...
The Hill18d
FTC’s ‘click to cancel’ rule will make ending unwanted subscriptions easier
You spend an hour talking to a robot before you finally get through ... It’s frustrating and expensive, and the Federal Trade Commission is putting a stop to it. This week, the FTC finalized ...
How to navigate new FTC rules banning fake and incentivized reviews
Implementing new policies and training while monitoring outside partners can help operators stay compliant, according to ...
Radio Ink7d
Radio Stations Must Heed FTC’s New Sponsored Content Rules
Radio stations running testimonials and sponsored content through social media channels need to be aware of new FTC ...
JD Supra27d
The FTC Cracks Down on Unfair and Deceptive Practices Involving the Use of AI
The FTC took action filing an administrative complaint against the company for allegedly making false claims about rendering an AI service that was “the world’s first robot lawyer” and an ...
Long Island Press9d
The Wheatley School’s new robotics class inspires innovation and collaboration
The Wheatley School has launched its inaugural FIRST FTC Robotics class, which allows students in grades 8-12 to dive into ...
AOL6d
FTC sends over $2.5 million to 51,000 Credit Karma customers after settlement
More than 50,000 Credit Karma customers will soon receive checks or PayPal payments as part of a $2.5 million Federal Trade Commission payout. The FTC first took action in 2020 against Credit ...
Amarillo Globe-News19d
New FTC rule protects consumers from unwanted auto-renewal subscriptions
FTC Chair Lina Khan said in an interview that ... who signed up through an app or a website to go through a chat bot or agent to cancel. For in-person signups, companies must provide means ...
Online advertising and marketing law update: The Federal Trade Commission’s rule banning fake and other misleading reviews
On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its latest rule in the federal register, after almost two ...
JD Supra24d
FTC Finalizes “Click to Cancel” Rule; Brings Vast Changes and New Risks to Subscription Plans, Repeat Delivery Offers
FTC Staff also made clear that the Rule applies ... to interact with a live or virtual representative (i.e., chat bot) to cancel if the consumer did not have to do so when she consented to the ...