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Consumer Protection
It's a little hard to define but for our purposes, this section is all about consumer protection -- regulatory actions, laws, class actions and anything that helps take the edge off.
Consumer Protection
TikTok faces first U.S. trial over claims it deliberately addicted children
This will be the first major U.S. trial putting TikTok' alleged addictive design before a jury.
Consumer Protection
Credit and debt: a court settlement puts subprime auto-loan relief on the map
Subprime auto lender agrees to new consumer protection rules to settle lawsuit by 40 states and DC.
AI/Privacy
AI may soon shop for your mortgage, credit card and insurance — but whose side will it be on?
AI shopping agents could eliminate much of the drudgery of comparing financial products — while quietly creating an extraordinarily powerful new middleman.
AI/Privacy
Before you let an AI agent spend your money: 7 permissions to check
AI agents will soon be offering to manage your financial affairs in sort of a "self-driving" mode. Is this a good idea?
Consumer Protection
FTC hits Amway with record $225 million settlement over deceptive earnings claims
It's the FTC's largest recovery against a multi-level marketing firm.
Consumer Protection
Amazon Prime refunds expand: Millions more customers could get up to $200
A federal court has approved additiional refunds in last year's $2.5 billion settlement.
Cars
FTC to car dealers: The advertised price has to be the real price
If a dealer advertises a car for $29,995, an ordinary customer should actually be able to buy it for $29,995, plus legitimate government charges.
AI/Privacy
How data centers can raise your utility bill — four different ways
The energy grid in the U.S. is under increasing strain and guess who may get stuck with the bill to upgrade it.
Consumer Protection
Has Amazon lost its mind? Customers say grocery delivery is a mess
Amazon grocery customers say the system seems to be having a nervous breakdown.
Consumer Protection
Online grocery delivery: How the major options compare
Amazon's not the only game in town. Here are some other grocery delivery options.
Consumer Protection
FTC turns from Amazon's ad auctions to YouTube's rules: Did Big Tech deliver what it promised?
The FTC is reportedly going after another social media platform. This time it's YouTube.