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FTC settles claims over ineffective phone listening ad tool
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The Federal Trade Commission announced Thursday that three marketing firms agreed to pay nearly $1 million to settle allegations of deception. Cox Media Group, MindSift LLC and 1010 Digital Works claimed their Active Listening service could target ads using audio from consumers’ smart devices. The FTC said the technology amounted to nothing more than costly email lists.
The US Federal Trade Commission has sent letters to major payment processors warning against denying services based on political or religious views. This action comes amid restrictions affecting video game developers and platforms. FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson cited an executive order from President Trump to underscore the policy.
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The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay $10 million to resolve Federal Trade Commission claims that it improperly labeled children's videos on YouTube, violating privacy laws. The settlement, announced by the Department of Justice, requires Disney to implement better compliance measures. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of how media companies handle children's data online.