KOSA: Protecting Kids or Policing Speech? Catalyst
Although the authors of KOSA insist that the bill does not target speech but conduct, enforcement will clearly target expression… read more
Does Text Therapy Really Work? – Time
Recent research—some of it funded by text therapy providers like Talkspace—continues to suggest that texting is a legitimate and effective… read more
A Look Behind the Screens – Federal Trade Commission
Today, the Commission is approving the release of a groundbreaking report that sheds light on how these powerful Companies have… read more
Social media companies engaged in ‘vast surveillance,’ FTC finds, calling status quo ‘unacceptable’ – NBC News
Popular social media platforms and video streaming services pose serious risks to user privacy, with children and teenagers most at… read more
Mortgage Brokers Sent People’s Estimated Credit, Address, and Veteran Status to Facebook – The Markup
The Markup tested more than 700 websites that offer loans for people looking to purchase or refinance a home, from… read more
Privacy nonprofit calls on FTC to investigate Grindr’s data practices – The Record
According to EPIC, Grindr appears to store users’ private data, including photos and messages, after they delete their accounts, a… read more
FTC investigates OpenAI over data leak and ChatGPT’s inaccuracy – Washington Post
Among the information the FTC is seeking from Open AI is any research, testing or surveys that assess how well… read more
Companies Think Their Idiot Customers Will Accidentally Cancel Their Subscriptions if It’s Too Easy – Gizmodo
“Some businesses too often trick consumers into paying for subscriptions they no longer want or didn’t sign up for in… read more
Chatbots, deepfakes, and voice clones: AI deception for sale – Federal Trade Commission
Most of us spend lots of time looking at things on a device. Thanks to AI tools that create “synthetic… read more
Still trying to quit that gym membership? The FTC is proposing a rule that could help – NPR
The Federal Trade Commission says it receives thousands of complaints every year from consumers plagued by recurring charges that they… read more