U.S. Federal Trade Commission
U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs — NPR
The Federal Trade Commission narrowly voted Tuesday to ban nearly all noncompetes, employment agreements that typically prevent workers from joining competing businesses or launching ones of their own, writes Andrea Hsu.
As NSA buys up Americans’ browser records, Uncle Sam is asked to simply knock it off — The Register
US Senator Ron Wyden on Thursday asked US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines to stop US intelligence agencies from purchasing Americans' unlawfully collected personal data from data brokers, writes Thomas Claburn.
FTC launches antitrust inquiry into artificial intelligence deals by tech giants — PBS
U.S. antitrust enforcers are opening an investigation into the relationships between leading artificial intelligence startups such as ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Anthropic and the tech giants that have invested billions of dollars into them, according to the report by Matt O'Brien of Associated Press.
Adobe faces big fines from FTC over difficult subscription cancellation — Apple Insider
Adobe could face hefty fines related to its overly difficult and costly subscription cancellation practices due to an ongoing Federal Trade Commission Probe, writes Amber Neely.
Amazon’s secret pricing scheme made it an extra $1 billion, FTC says — The Verge
Amazon’s secret pricing algorithm, codenamed “Project Nessie,” may have generated the company more than $1 billion in extra profits, according to new details released...