FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Ftc - The Untold Story

Should You Rent A Car Or Use a Ride-Share App While On Vacation?

Choosing between a rental car and a ride-share app can change the cost, convenience, and even the pace of a vacation. The cheaper-looking option at the booking screen may not stay cheaper once parking, fuel, tolls, airport fees, and repeated rides enter the picture.

Clever Dude · 23h ago

Can A New Smartphone Ruin Your Budget?

A new smartphone can quietly become a budget problem long after the excitement of opening the box disappears. The phone itself may cost hundreds or even more than $1,000, but the real strain can come from the payment plan, wireless service, accessories, insurance, and other recurring charges attached to it.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 3

These Online Scams Put Your Elderly Parents At Risk

The most dangerous online scams aimed at older adults rarely begin with an obviously ridiculous message. They often start with something familiar: a warning about a bank account, a computer problem, a government benefit, or a message from someone who appears to care.

Clever Dude · Oct 3

Amazon FTC Settlement Payouts Begin: Are You Eligible for up to $200 Without Filing a Claim?

Amazon has expanded automatic refunds under its $2.5bn FTC settlement, allowing eligible US Prime customers to receive up to $200 without filing a claim.

International Business Times UK · Oct 2

AI's biggest players promise to police themselves at the White House

Six of AI's most powerful companies signed a voluntary safety accord at the White House this week.

Fortune · Oct 1

Amazon FTC settlement payouts: Who is eligible for up to $200 and when will the money arrive?

Automatic settlement payments for Amazon Prime customers will begin on October 1, 2026. Millions of additional customers will qualify under a revised agreement with the Federal Trade Commission. Eligible customers do not need to file a claim or complete any paperwork to receive payments. The maximum payment amount has increased…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Forget ‘superintelligence’: error-prone AI nearly sparked world war three this month

The risks of AI aren’t what we think they are, as a recent security incident between China and the United States reveals

The Guardian - US · Oct 1

Why are Anthropic and OpenAI under scanner from U.S. Federal Trade Commission? Key things to know

AI giants Anthropic and OpenAI have reported instances of their systems escaping into the wild, including an incident where OpenAI agents breached Hugging Face, another AI company, as per reports.

The Economic Times · Sep 30

The Grandparent Jail Scam: The One Question That Stops It — and Why Banks Won’t Refund Your Wire

The call often begins with a frightened voice saying something no grandparent wants to hear: “Grandma, I’m in jail.” Within minutes, another person may come...

Saving Advice · Sep 30

Trump Wants AI Companies To Police Themselves. His FTC Isn't Waiting.

While the White House settles for a voluntary accord, the Federal Trade Commission is preparing subpoena-like demands and plans to compel testimony from frontier lab executives.

Reason · Sep 30