SHOCKING: 42 | Mind Blowing Facts

Tech Support Firms To Pay $26M For Scare Tactic Scams

Two companies are charged with tricking people, especially older adults, into paying millions for tech repair services they had no evidence of needing.

Kiplinger · Mar 19, 2024

The Price of Filing Taxes With a Professional is Rising

The average cost of working with a tax professional is going up.

Kiplinger · Mar 19, 2024

FTC Opens Inquiry Into Reddit's AI Data Sharing Practices

FTC investigates Reddit's AI training practices as Reddit prepares for IPO with Google partnership.

Top News · Mar 16, 2024

Labor rights? Whatever. TikTok frenzy over Trader Joe’s mini tote bags

High prices, mega mergers and union busting are just water under the bridge judging from the scramble for a new bag

The Guardian - US · Mar 12, 2024

FTC Challenge To Kroger-Albertsons Deal Set For August Hearing

FTC challenges Kroger-Albertsons merger over competition concerns. Judge to hear arguments in August.

Top News · Mar 12, 2024

Microsoft censors Copilot following employee whistleblowing, but you can still trick the tool into making violent and vulgar images

Microsoft has blocked several prompts on its AI image generation tool within Copilot. The change comes shortly after a Microsoft employee wrote to FTC chair Lina Khan about Copilot being able to make violent and vulgar images.

Windows Central · Mar 11, 2024

US Senate Confirms Republican Nominees To FTC

US Senate confirms Republican nominees to the FTC, enhancing regulatory balance and expertise.

Top News · Mar 8, 2024

Could you win a US Senate primary without really trying? This ageing LA Dodger did it

‘Conservative moderate’ Steve Garvey has a Cameo profile, baseball metaphors, and a decades-old dream of a life in politics

The Guardian - US · Mar 7, 2024

Demons, Darth Vader mutilating babies, and sexualized women next to car crashes are just some what caused a Microsoft employee to report Copilot to the FTC

A Microsoft employee who red teams Copilot Designer flagged up vulgar and violent images generated by the tool. Now, he has written a letter to FTC chair Lina Khan.

Windows Central · Mar 6, 2024

Can Biden's New Task Force On Corporate Pricing Restore Consumer Trust In The Market?

Biden's task force targets unfair corporate pricing, signaling a commitment to protect consumers and promote competition.

International Business Times · Mar 5, 2024