Last month’s reports of burgeoning antitrust cases against Facebook have proved true: Today, the Federal Trade Commission and 48 attorneys general filed separate but similar suits against the company, alleging that it is “illegally maintaining its personal social networking monopoly through a years-long course of anticompetitive conduct.”
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The FTC, 48 Attorneys General File Antitrust Lawsuits Against Facebook
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Father Of Alison Parker Files FTC Complaint Against YouTube, Alleging It Refuses To Remove Videos Of Her Death
In 2015, journalist Alison Parker and her coworker Adam Ward were shot and killed while on air. Following her death, Alison’s parents Andy and Barbara began campaigning for stricter gun control in the U.S.--something that drew the ire of conspiracy theorists who believe attacks like Alison’s and the Sandy Hook massacre are “false flag” attacks arranged by the government.
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YouTube Disables More Product Features On Kid-Oriented Content After FTC Settlement
YouTube yesterday furnished an update on the sweeping changes it will enact to handle kids’ content in the wake of a reported $170 settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.
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