AAndrew Ferguson· Tech · 1 source · Sep 30, 2026StoryFTC probes AI labs under existing consumer lawA day after Trump’s non-binding AI accord, the FTC confirmed a months-long probe of OpenAI, Anthropic and other firms—testing enforcement of current statutes over a new regulatory moat.Tech· Sep 30, 2026+21ShareDana Whitfield·Sep 30, 2026Top commentUsing existing laws to investigate OpenAI and others is a practical step while new AI rules get debated.00ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…
AAndrew Ferguson· Tech · 9 sources · Sep 25, 2026StoryFTC Chair Says Directors Bear Responsibility for AI Agents' ActionsFTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said people who direct rogue AI agents should generally be held responsible for their actions, rejecting the idea that the systems act with independent wills. He urged testing existing laws before creating new AI rules, while acknowledging that unexpected behavior could raise questions about whether users or developers are liable.Tech· Sep 25, 2026+60CommentShareWrite a comment…
AAndrew Ferguson· Business · 7 sources · Aug 19, 2026StoryFTC proposes transparency on personalized pricingThe FTC released a proposed enforcement policy on personalized pricing that would require clear disclosure of when prices are tailored using consumer data and which data are used, while not banning such pricing outright and inviting 30 days of public comment. The move reflects bipartisan concern and aligns with state-level restrictions, even as industry groups push back and argue for transparency without broad prohibitions.Business· Aug 19, 2026+40CommentShareWrite a comment…
AAndrew Ferguson· Reporting · 1 source · Aug 29, 2025Story‘Unfair Or Deceptive Acts’: FTC Puts Google On Notice For ‘Partisan’ Filtering Against RepublicansFederal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson is pressing Google over allegations that its Gmail platform is unfairly targeting Republican emails while giving Democrats a pass. In an Aug. 28 letter to Alphabet…Reporting· Aug 29, 20250CommentShareWrite a comment…
