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U.S. FTC asks court to temporarily halt Microsoft's acquisition of Activision
1 year, 5 months ago

U.S. FTC asks court to temporarily halt Microsoft's acquisition of Activision

The Hindu  

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission asked a federal court on Thursday for a stay that would prevent Microsoft from closing its $69 billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard. Any outstanding regulatory hurdle makes it more likely the agreement between Microsoft and Activision will expire on July 18 without the deal having been completed. In its motion for …

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US Judge asks Microsoft CEO if he plays Activision mobile game Candy Crush? Satya Nadella says…
1 year, 6 months ago

US Judge asks Microsoft CEO if he plays Activision mobile game Candy Crush? Satya Nadella says…

Hindustan Times  

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told a judge Wednesday that his company's proposed $69 billion takeover of video game-maker Activision Blizzard will be good for the gaming industry, remarks that came as he defended the deal against an attempt by federal regulators to block it. U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley interjected to ask if Nadella plays Activision's best-known mobile game, …

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US Regulator Asks Judge to Stop Microsoft's USD 69 Billion Activision Deal
1 year, 6 months ago

US Regulator Asks Judge to Stop Microsoft's USD 69 Billion Activision Deal

News 18  

The US Federal Trade Commission asked a federal court on Monday to block Microsoft from completing its $69 billion buyout of gaming giant Activision Blizzard, a court filing showed. “A preliminary injunction is necessary to… prevent interim harm” while the FTC determines whether “the proposed acquisition violates US antitrust law,” the regulator said in the filing. Xbox-owner Microsoft launched a …

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U.S. FTC asks social media, video streaming firms for data on misleading ads
1 year, 9 months ago

U.S. FTC asks social media, video streaming firms for data on misleading ads

The Hindu  

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Thursday issued orders to eight social media and video streaming firms including Meta Platforms Inc., Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube, seeking information on how the platforms screen for misleading Snap, Amazon.com Inc.-owned Twitch, Pinterest, and Instagram are the other companies which are all required to provide information such as ad revenue and number of views …

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Fake job scams are skyrocketing online — and they’re getting harder to detect
1 year, 11 months ago

Fake job scams are skyrocketing online — and they’re getting harder to detect

LA Times  

Two days after applying for a job on LinkedIn, Sandi Pounder received the good, if surprising, news. It was addressed to “Greeshma.” Business How to avoid getting tricked by the ‘You’re hired’ scams With job scams on the rise, it’s important to make sure the position you’re applying for on sites like LinkedIn and Indeed is legitimate. “We use a …

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Amazon claims FTC probe hounding Jeff Bezos, Andy Jassy
2 years, 4 months ago

Amazon claims FTC probe hounding Jeff Bezos, Andy Jassy

The Hindu  

Amazon has complained to federal regulators that they are hounding company founder Jeff Bezos and senior executives, making “impossible-to-satisfy demands” in their investigation of Amazon Prime, the popular streaming and shopping service with free delivery and an estimated 200 million members around the globe. The petition asks the FTC to cancel, or extend the deadline for answering, subpoenas sent last …

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Facebook asks court to dismiss FTC antitrust complaint
3 years, 3 months ago

Facebook asks court to dismiss FTC antitrust complaint

Associated Press  

Facebook is asking a federal court to dismiss a revised complaint against it by the Federal Trade Commission, arguing that the agency has not provided enough evidence to show that the company is a monopoly. In a motion filed Monday in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Facebook said the FTC failed to prove that it has a …

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Facebook asks court to toss FTC lawsuit over its buys of Instagram and WhatsApp
3 years, 3 months ago

Facebook asks court to toss FTC lawsuit over its buys of Instagram and WhatsApp

NPR  

Facebook asks court to toss FTC lawsuit over its buys of Instagram and WhatsApp Enlarge this image toggle caption Chesnot/Getty Images Chesnot/Getty Images Facebook is again asking a federal court to throw out the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit accusing the company of crushing its rivals, in the latest chapter of the company's showdown with Washington critics. So the FTC …

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Facebook asks recusal of FTC head in antitrust case decision
3 years, 5 months ago

Facebook asks recusal of FTC head in antitrust case decision

The Hindu  

Facebook is asking that the new head of the Federal Trade Commission step away from decisions on whether to continue the agency's antitrust case against the social network giant, asserting that past public criticism of the company’s market power makes it impossible for her to be impartial. Facebook Inc. petitioned the agency Wednesday to remove Chair Lina Khan from taking …

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Facebook asks recusal of FTC head in antitrust case decision
3 years, 5 months ago

Facebook asks recusal of FTC head in antitrust case decision

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Facebook is asking that the new head of the Federal Trade Commission step away from decisions on whether to continue the agency’s antitrust case against the social network giant, asserting that past public criticism of the company’s market power makes it impossible for her to be impartial. Facebook Inc. petitioned the agency Wednesday to remove Chair Lina Khan …

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Amazon asks FTC to recuse Chairwoman Khan
3 years, 6 months ago

Amazon asks FTC to recuse Chairwoman Khan

The Hindu  

Amazon.com filed a petition on Wednesday asking for Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan to be recused on antitrust matters related to the company, according to documents filed with the agency. "Amazon.com, Inc. respectfully petitions the commission for recusal of Chair Lina Khan from any antitrust investigation, adjudication, litigation, or other proceeding in which Amazon is a subject, target or …

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Amazon asks for FTC head to step aside from antitrust probes
3 years, 6 months ago

Amazon asks for FTC head to step aside from antitrust probes

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Amazon is asking that the new head of the Federal Trade Commission step aside from antitrust investigations into the e-commerce giant, contending that her past public criticism of the company’s market power makes it impossible for her to be impartial. Amazon petitioned the agency Wednesday to remove Chair Lina Khan from taking part in current probes of the …

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White House proposal would have FCC and FTC police alleged social media censorship
5 years, 5 months ago

White House proposal would have FCC and FTC police alleged social media censorship

CNN  

Washington CNN Business — A draft executive order from the White House could put the Federal Communications Commission in charge of shaping how Facebook, Twitter and other large tech companies curate what appears on their websites, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. A White House spokesperson declined to comment on the draft order, but referred CNN to Trump’s …

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FTC urged by child advocates to investigate Amazon Alexa for alleged privacy flaws
5 years, 8 months ago

FTC urged by child advocates to investigate Amazon Alexa for alleged privacy flaws

Firstpost  

Amazon met with skepticism from some privacy advocates and members of Congress last year when it introduced its first kid-oriented voice assistant, along with brightly colored models of its Echo Dot speaker designed for children. “Why is Amazon keeping these voice recordings?” A coalition of groups led by Golin’s organization and Georgetown University’s Institute for Public Representation is filing a …

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