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FTC Targets Companies for Misleading 'Made in USA' Labels

FTC Targets Companies for Misleading 'Made in USA' Labels

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken enforcement actions against three companies for falsely labeling their products as 'Made in USA.' These companies marketed various consumer products, including American flags, as domestically made, despite being manufactured offshore. The FTC's actions follow a March executive order aimed at tightening standards and increasing enforcement of misleading country-of-origin labeling. Under the Made in USA Labeling Rule, products must be assembled and processed in the U.S., with all significant components sourced domestically, to qualify for the label.
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FTC Expands AI Oversight to Combat Deepfake and Voice Cloning Scams

FTC Expands AI Oversight to Combat Deepfake and Voice Cloning Scams

FTC Expands AI Oversight to Combat Deepfake and Voice Cloning Scams
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Amazon Autos Expands Dealership Network Amid Slow Sales Growth

Amazon Autos Expands Dealership Network Amid Slow Sales Growth

Amazon Autos Expands Dealership Network Amid Slow Sales Growth
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FTC Settles OkCupid Data Scandal Without Financial Penalties

FTC Settles OkCupid Data Scandal Without Financial Penalties

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has settled a privacy violation case involving OkCupid and Clarifai, a facial-recognition AI company, without imposing financial penalties. The case dates back to 2014 when OkCupid shared nearly three million user photos with Clarifai without user consent, breaching its privacy policy. The FTC's settlement prohibits OkCupid and its parent company, Match Group, from misrepresenting data practices for 20 years. Clarifai confirmed the deletion of the data and models trained on it, but was not accused of wrongdoing.
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Clarifai Deletes Photos Used for AI Training Amid FTC Settlement

Clarifai Deletes Photos Used for AI Training Amid FTC Settlement

Clarifai Deletes Photos Used for AI Training Amid FTC Settlement
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FTC Enforces New Children's Privacy Rules, Increasing Compliance Pressure on Companies

FTC Enforces New Children's Privacy Rules, Increasing Compliance Pressure on Companies

FTC Enforces New Children's Privacy Rules, Increasing Compliance Pressure on Companies
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Live Nation Settles with D.C. for $9.9 Million Over Ticket Pricing Practices

Live Nation Settles with D.C. for $9.9 Million Over Ticket Pricing Practices

Live Nation Settles with D.C. for $9.9 Million Over Ticket Pricing Practices
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Florida Woman Wins Legal Battle Against Mercedes-Benz Dealership Over Car Dispute

Florida Woman Wins Legal Battle Against Mercedes-Benz Dealership Over Car Dispute

Kim Muratori, a Florida resident, has won a legal battle against a Mercedes-Benz dealership after her car sat untouched for 25 months. Muratori's 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-400 was found to have discrepancies in its odometer readings and structural issues, leading her to seek arbitration. The arbitrator ruled in her favor, ordering the dealership to take back the car and compensate her. However, the dealership challenged the arbitration outcome in court, claiming bias. A judge upheld the original decision, forcing the dealership to comply. This case highlights the challenges consumers face in seeking justice against large corporations.
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AI company deleted OKCupid user photos, data after FTC scrutiny

AI company deleted OKCupid user photos, data after FTC scrutiny

By Jody Godoy April 20 (Reuters) - Artificial intelligence company Clarifai said this month it had deleted 3 million OkCupid user photos and facial-recognition models trained on them after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission settled with the dating site over privacy violations.
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Florida Woman Wins Legal Battle Against Mercedes-Benz Dealership

Florida Woman Wins Legal Battle Against Mercedes-Benz Dealership

Kim Muratori, a Florida resident, has won a legal battle against a Mercedes-Benz dealership after her car sat untouched for 25 months. The dispute began when Muratori discovered discrepancies in the car's odometer readings and unsafe repairs. Despite winning an arbitration case, the dealership challenged the outcome, prolonging the legal process. Eventually, a judge upheld the arbitration decision, requiring the dealership to take back the car and compensate Muratori. The case highlights the challenges consumers face in pursuing justice against large corporations.
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Maryland's New Law Targets Surveillance Pricing in Grocery Stores

Maryland's New Law Targets Surveillance Pricing in Grocery Stores

Maryland is set to become the first U.S. state to ban 'surveillance pricing' with the Protection From Predatory Pricing Act. This law aims to prevent retailers from using personal data to charge different prices for the same item. Governor Wes Moore supports the legislation, emphasizing consumer protection amid rising costs of essentials. The law allows traditional sales and loyalty discounts but restricts real-time price changes based on consumer data.
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Marriott Bonvoy to Provide Advance Notice of Program Changes for Chinese Members

Marriott Bonvoy to Provide Advance Notice of Program Changes for Chinese Members

Marriott Bonvoy to Provide Advance Notice of Program Changes for Chinese Members