News
Most digital businesses now use ‘dark patterns’ to manipulate consumers, FTC warns
Three-quarters of websites employ deceptive tactics such as "sneaking" or "interface interference" to force purchases or trick people into handing over data
Adobe
“Manipulative” Adobe sued by US consumer watchdog over exit fees
Adobe says "we have a simple cancellation process" as Federal Trade Commission demonstrates quite the opposite in a legal complaint...
competition
Tech exec delight tempered, as FTC noncompete ban faces immediate legal challenge
Tech executives, hedge your bets, it ain't over until the fat lady sings or your state legislates independently...
News
FTC and EU link up for new tech policies
Reps from the FTC and EU met up in Washington to discuss their respective policies around AI and tech mergers
FTC
Feds to businesses: Preservation rules don't vanish with "ephemeral" messages
"This preservation responsibility applies to new methods of collaboration and information sharing tools, even including tools that allow for messages to disappear via ephemeral messaging capabilities"