FTC Tech News
The Federal Trade Commission plays a central role in policing the technology industry. This section follows FTC lawsuits and settlements, merger challenges, privacy and consumer protection enforcement, and how the agency's agenda is affecting companies large and small.
Stories track the agency's full docket: antitrust suits against dominant platforms, reviews that decide whether major acquisitions proceed, actions over dark patterns and deceptive AI claims, children's privacy enforcement, and the leadership changes that reshape the commission's priorities.
FTC decisions set precedents that define what business practices are acceptable across the digital economy, often years before legislation catches up. Startup founders planning exits, compliance officers, and consumers curious who polices the platforms all find this coverage relevant.
A maker has successfully engineered a fully functional drone that operates using only a single motor and propeller. The open-source code and CAD files for the innovative project are now available on GitHub. A companion video breaks down the complex mechanics of how the single-propeller design achieves steering and details the technical fixes applied to its motor controller.
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Former FTC Chair Lina Khan suggests that AI CEOs could face criminal charges by citing a 1934 legal precedent that allows for direct executive accountability. She asserts that regulators already have sufficient existing laws on the books to hold both technology companies and their leaders legally responsible.
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The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general have secured a right to repair settlement with John Deere. Under the agreement, equipment owners will be allowed to independently fix their own machines without facing corporate restrictions.
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The Electronic Frontier Foundation submitted a letter to the FTC urging strict enforcement of X's consent order regarding user data privacy. The organization warns that the platform has a continued history of misusing and profiting from user information, necessitating vigilant oversight and strong data safeguards.
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Spaghetti code doesn't just look bad, it makes code brittle and prone to bugs. A modular programming architecture decouples interdependency and makes your code more robust.
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Git Flow vs. Trunk-based Development
2021-03-01Version control systems helped transform the way we execute and manage software projects. Should we use GitFlow or trunk-based development method? This guide lists the pros and cons of both, and looks at various use cases.
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Shopping online is more popular than ever. Let's explore marketplace business models and payment methods for both regional and global services.
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