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FTC Secures Settlement with Stream Auto Outlet, Advancing Price Transparency for Auto-Buying Consumers
The Federal Trade Commission announced an agreement today with Stream Auto Outlet, resolving claims that the Long Island, New York-based dealership group deceived consumers by...
FTC Action Results in Court Issuing Temporary Restraining Order Halting Phantom Debt Collection Operation
Complaint alleges scheme operators used false threats to collect over $20 million in often-fictitious debts from consumers At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal...
Google Forcing AI on Students Is BS
Google is rightfully facing blowback for forcing K-12 schools to enable AI if they wanted to keep using Google search. The company quickly backtracked and...
Presenting 'Desire Lines: Encoding Queer Digital Futures'
What does the digital future look like? Who gets to imagine it, shape it, and make it real?
EFF Submission to OHCHR Consultation on Child Rights and Safety in the Digital Environment
“The safety of young people in the digital environment cannot be assessed without also considering the safety of young people in offline environments. For millions...
Progress Residential and Owner Pretium Partners to Pay $49.75 Million to Settle FTC and States’ Charges Over Deceptive Rental Pricing Practices and Other Unlawful Conduct
Proposed order requires companies to advertise true rental prices, clearly and conspicuously disclose fees and stop improperly withholding security deposits The nation’s largest property manager...