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FTC launches antitrust investigation into Microsoft

Computerworld · 22h

FTC opens antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s cloud, AI, and cybersecurity practices

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an antitrust investigation into Microsoft, scrutinizing its cloud computing, software licensing, cybersecurity, and AI businesses.

TechCrunch on MSN · 1d

FTC reportedly opens antitrust investigation into Microsoft

The FTC has launched an antitrust investigation into Microsoft, according to multiple reports — corroborating earlier reporting by the Financial Times.

The Verge on MSN · 1d

Microsoft is being investigated by the FTC over antitrust concerns

Microsoft is being investigated by the Federal Trade Commission in a wide-ranging antitrust probe, making it the fifth Big Tech company to fall under such scrutiny in several years. The demand for information that spans hundreds of pages and culminates over a year of informal discussions with Microsoft competitors and partners.

FTC expands rules

The Verge on MSN · 1d

FTC changes its telemarketing rules to cover growing ‘tech support scam’ calls

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized amendments to its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR), making it easier to protect consumers who are tricked into paying scam tech support companies. The FTC could already go after these fraudster companies if they initiated calls to people — now,

Engadget on MSN · 19h

FTC expands rules to hold tech support scammers accountable

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) can now go after scammers posing as tech support providers even if it's the consumer who called them up. It has just approved amendments to its Telemarketing Sales Rule that expands its coverage to include "inbound" calls to companies pitching "technical support services through advertisements or direct mail solicitations.

ConsumerAffairs · 1d

Tech support scams now under tougher telemarketing regulations, FTC says

Regulations protecting people from telemarketing scams now cover tech support scams, which have cost victims hundreds of millions of dollars in recent year

Datacenter Dynamics10h

FTC kicks off Microsoft antitrust investigation, looks at cloud and AI

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has kicked off its antitrust investigation into Microsoft. As reported by Bloomberg, ...

19h

FTC going after more scammers after closing major loophole; will help protect seniors

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will now be going after more scammers after it closed a significant loophole in ...

1don MSN

Uber’s subscription service reportedly target of FTC probe

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Uber over whether it broke consumer protection laws by allegedly automatically ...

1don MSN

Uber Faces FTC Consumer Protection Probe Over Subscriptions

The US Federal Trade Commission is looking into whether Uber Technologies Inc. violated consumer protection laws with its ...

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Smart gadgets’ failure to commit to software support could be illegal, FTC warns

Makers of smart devices that fail to disclose how long they will support their products with software updates may be breaking ...

1dOpinion

New FTC rule adds time and money to car-buying process

The FTC's proposed Vehicle Shopping Rule – the CARS Rule – would make buying a car more expensive, more time-consuming and ...

retail.economictimes.indiatimes16m

Gem, jewellery trade adopts terminologies under US FTC guidelines for diamonds

GJEPC has accepted the FTC's updated definition and guidelines for diamonds, which aim to help consumers make informed ...

23hon MSN

FTC’s latest case against Microsoft represents Lina Khan’s last swing against Big Tech

The move by Khan, who has less than two months remaining in office before the Trump administration takes over, is one last ...

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