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US Government Prepares TikTok Lawsuit Over Child Privacy
US Department of Justice prepares lawsuit alleging TikTok violated child data privacy laws, as company's legal troubles mount
FTC Sues Adobe Over Hidden Fees, Termination ‘Resistance’
US regulator sues Photoshop maker Adobe over large, hidden termination fees, intentionally difficult cancellation process
US Regulators To Open Antitrust Probes Into Microsoft, OpenAI, Nvidia
Both the Federal Trade Commission and US Justice Department are reportedly set to open antitrust investigations into leading AI players
FTC Investigates TikTok Over Security, Privacy – Report
Federal Trade Commission reportedly investigating TikTok for its data and security practices, amid US ban threat
Apple Files Appeal, Amid US Ban On Apple Watch Sales
Apple to appeal, after the White House declines to overturn ITC ban on US sales of certain Apple Watch devices
FTC Urges Appeals Court To Reject Microsoft-Activision Merger
Last regulator standing. US FTC tries again to block Microsoft's already closed Activision purchase at Federal Appeals Court
European Commission Cites Competition Concerns Over Amazon’s iRobot Deal
Despite reports deal would be approved, European regulators hand Amazon statement of objections to iRobot acquisition
Amazon Defends Prime Service, Amid FTC Lawsuit
Amazon denies it has been duping millions of subscribers of the Amazon Prime service, as it seeks dismissal of FTC lawsuit
Amazon Sued By FTC, US States Over ‘Monopoly Power’
FTC and US states allege Amazon engaging in ongoing pattern of illegal conduct to continue e-commerce monopoly
Amazon Executives Named By FTC In Prime Subscription Lawsuit
Three senior Amazon executives have been publicly named by US regulator in lawsuit over 'duping' users into Prime subscriptions
Amazon Meets With FTC Ahead Of Expected Antitrust Case
Amazon to meet with Federal Trade Commission next week ahead of long-expected antitrust lawsuit, after cases involving Prime, Ring, Alexa
Twitter Seeks End Of Privacy Agreement With FTC
Elon Musk's Twitter asks US court to nullify consent order with FTC over data breaches, and takes aim at prominent Musk critic
Sony, Microsoft Agree To 10-Year Deal For Call Of Duty
Sony, Microsoft agree to 10-year deal keeping Call of Duty on PlayStation as FTC tries to block Activision Blizzard takeover
CMA Extends Microsoft-Activision Review Deadline
UK competition regulator CMA extends review deadline for Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal by six weeks as deal gains traction in US
FTC Launches Probe Into ChatGPT False Results
FTC demands data from OpenAI in firm's use of data and whether false information from ChatGPT can harm individuals' reputations
Microsoft Blow As FTC Files Activision Appeal
FTC files rare appeal against court ruling, allowing Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard to go ahead
Europe Gives Conditional Blessing To Broadcom’s $61bn VMware Deal
European Commission conditionally approves Broadcom's proposed acquisition of VMware, after concessions delivered in May
Judge Declines FTC Injunction In Microsoft Activision Blizzard Purchase
Federal judge in San Francisco denies FTC preliminary injunction to halt Microsoft from acquiring Activision Blizzard by 18 July
Google Files FTC Cloud Protest Against Microsoft
Cloud battle. Submission made by Google to US antitrust regulator, alleging anti competitive practices by Microsoft Azure
FTC Sues Amazon For ‘Duping’ Customers With Prime Subscriptions
American regulator sues Amazon, alleging ‘deceptive’ Prime sign-up and cancellation process for millions of customers
Judge Grants FTC Injunction To Temporarily Block Microsoft-Activision Deal
Temporary restraining order by US regulator to prevent Microsoft's acquisition of Activision, is granted by US judge
US FTC Seeks Injunction Blocking Microsoft-Activision Deal
US FTC seeks preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order to prevent Microsoft and Activision from pushing deal through
US Senators Warn Elon Musk After Twitter Safety Resignations
Departure of two safety executives at Twitter last week prompts warning from US Senators to Elon Musk over FTC compliance
Microsoft’s Brad Smith Meets Chancellor After Blocked Acquisition
Microsoft's Brad Smith meets with Chancellor and CMA, after saying the Activision block discourages investment in UK
Microsoft To Pay $20m In Child Data Settlement
Microsoft to pay $20 million settlement after FTC found it illegally collected and retained data from child users of Xbox Live gaming service
Amazon To Pay $30m Over Alexa, Ring Privacy Violations
Amazon settles with US FTC, after alleged privacy violations with its Alexa voice assistant and Ring doorbell cameras
FTC Admits It Is Investigating Twitter
Federal agency FTC confirms it is investigating Twitter under new CEO Elon Musk for potential violations of 2011 agreement
Amazon Closes Acquisition Of Healthcare Provider One Medical
After US authorities refuse to challenge acquisition, Amazon closes its $3.9 billion deal for healthcare provider One Medical
Fornite’s Epic Games To Pay $520m In FTC Settlement
Epic Games agrees record-breaking $520m fine with FTC, to settle allegations it misled millions of young Fornite players