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AI’s First Year: How Voice Reshaped the Conversational Ecosystem
AI’s First Year: How Voice Reshaped the Conversational Ecosystem
December 18, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

We live during one of the most connected periods of human history. And that is a trend that is only set to accelerate, particularly now...

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Credit Karma Co-Founder Nichole Mustard Leaving Company 
Credit Karma Co-Founder Nichole Mustard Leaving Company 
December 14, 2023  |  Personnel

Credit Karma co-founder and chief revenue officer Nichole Mustard is leaving the company.  Mustard, who was with the firm for over 16 years, is the third high-profile executive...

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FTC Raises Red Flags Over QR Codes and Fraud
FTC Raises Red Flags Over QR Codes and Fraud
December 07, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Consumers who scan a QR code for what they think is a legitimate purpose could actually be giving their personal information to scammers. The Federal Trade...

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FTC Seeks to Reverse Court’s Approval of Microsoft’s Activision Acquisition
FTC Seeks to Reverse Court’s Approval of Microsoft’s Activision Acquisition
December 06, 2023  |  Acquisitions

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly continuing its legal battle to challenge Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the maker of popular video game franchise...

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FTC Launches Claims Process for False Credit Karma ‘Preapprovals’
FTC Launches Claims Process for False Credit Karma ‘Preapprovals’
December 05, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says it wants to help consumers hurt by misleading “preapproval” Credit Karma offers. The FTC announced Tuesday (Dec. 5) that...

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FTC Issues $3 Million in Refunds for Leads Sold by HomeAdvisor
FTC Issues $3 Million in Refunds for Leads Sold by HomeAdvisor
November 28, 2023  |  Regulation

HomeAdvisor, a company affiliated with Angi (formerly known as Angie’s List), came under scrutiny by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for alleged deceptive marketing tactics....

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FTC Seeks Ideas to Prevent Misuse of AI-Enabled Voice Cloning
FTC Seeks Ideas to Prevent Misuse of AI-Enabled Voice Cloning
November 16, 2023  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a proactive stance in protecting consumers from the potential dangers of artificial intelligence-enabled voice cloning technology. The FTC...

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FTC Bars Chargebacks911 From Using Deceptive Practices
FTC Bars Chargebacks911 From Using Deceptive Practices
November 07, 2023  |  Legal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and “chargeback mitigation” company Chargebacks911 have reached a settlement to prevent the company from engaging in deceptive practices. The settlement also prohibits the company...

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FTC Alleges Amazon Deployed Secret Algorithm to Raise Prices
FTC Alleges Amazon Deployed Secret Algorithm to Raise Prices
November 02, 2023  |  Legal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reportedly unveiled details of a lawsuit against Amazon Thursday (Nov. 2), accusing the eCommerce giant of employing strategies to enhance its profits. The...

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