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US regulator proposes new sanctions on Meta over children's privacy concerns

The US Federal Trade Commission has unveiled a proposal that would bar social media giant Meta from profiting off the personal data collected from child users. The FTC is accusing Facebook and Instagram's parent company of repeated violations of data privacy policies. Also in the show, regional US lender WestPac…

France 24

‘A sea of misinformation’: FTC to address industry greenwashing complaints

As consumers turn to renewable and recyclable products, protests over industry’s use of misleading terms have proliferated

The Guardian - US

FTC Proposes Banning Facebook From Monetizing Youth Data

Says company has repeatedly violated multiple privacy settlements with agency

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US regulators may ban Facebook from monetizing data from children

Federal Trade Commission says network has ‘repeatedly violated its privacy promises’ and misled parents over children’s message app

The Guardian - US

FTC: Facebook misled parents, failed to guard kids' privacy

U.S. regulators say Facebook misled parents and failed to protect the privacy of children using its Messenger Kids app

The Independent UK

Why would the government need a warrant to warn me I'm about to be hacked?

Episode 455 of the Cyberlaw Podcast

Reason

The Microsoft and Activision Blizzard deal is being scrutinized for the wrong reasons

Microsoft's ongoing $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard deserves to be scrutinized, but many regulators are doing so for the wrong reasons.

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The FTC must free American workers, consumers, and entrepreneurs from non-compete agreements

The ideal American dream is built on anyone being able to attain their own version of success.

Fortune

Microsoft's 'good guy' approach frays in UK gaming battle

Microsoft’s charm offensive with the world’s governments is starting to lose some of its luster as the software giant is confronting its toughest antitrust scrutiny since co-founder Bill Gates was in charge

The Independent UK

Ignore Microsoft’s whines about the Activision takeover. The CMA did its job

Brad Smith’s reaction to Competition and Markets Authority blocking deal is pure Big Tech entitlement

The Guardian - UK

This could be the end for Microsoft's bid to buy Activision Blizzard, but some analysts think it still has a chance

The UK has blocked the deal, but Microsoft says it will appeal. Analysts are mixed on whether it'll succeed.

PC Gamer

Explainer: Is Microsoft still buying Activision Blizzard?

It’s not “game over” yet for Microsoft’s quest to buy the video game maker Activision Blizzard, but the software giant is starting to run out of clear pathways to complete its $69 billion takeover

The Independent UK

Microsoft merger blocked, Activision accuses UK of being “closed for business”

The UK government has found that Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard would create a monopoly in cloud gaming.

TechRadar

Xbox's Activision Blizzard deal has been blocked by the UK, Microsoft to appeal

Microsoft's bid to acquire Activision Blizzard has fallen at the final hurdle, with the CMA in the United Kingdom blocking the deal.

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Microsoft reportedly plans to close Activision deal despite FTC lawsuit

A new report suggests Microsoft is planning to close its Activision deal despite FTC interference.

Salon

Musk's fake blue checks may be violation

"False endorsements violate FTC rules, legally exposing Musk," expert says

Daily Mirror

Third-party Xbox and PS5 exclusives are more important than ever in the acquisition era

The FTC would have Xbox and PlayStation be more open about its third-party partnerships, resulting in far less exciting competition between them.

Reason

The international regulatory dogpile on AI

Episode 453 of the Cyberlaw Podcast

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Ballotpedia

Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS Begins their April 2023 Sitting

Welcome to the April 17 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

The Guardian - US

Is the bird really freed? A look back at six months of Musk’s Twitter reign

As we approach half a year of Musk’s acquisition of the social media firm, this is how key areas of the site’s business have performed

Reason

Unanimous Supreme Court Affirms Right to Challenge Federal Agencies in Federal Court

Those claiming they are subject to unconstitutional agency proceedings need not suffer through agency proceedings before bringing their claims to federal court.

The Independent UK

Supreme Court lets challenges to federal agencies go forward

The Supreme Court is allowing challenges to the structure of two federal agencies to go forward in federal court

Axios

Inside the GOP's 100-day "weaponization" war

Republicans face skepticism from the wider public that the investigations are worth the time and money.

Reason

Patient Privacy at Risk in Senate Bill Aimed at Pharmacy Managers

Prosecutors could end up with a trove of patient-level data regarding highly personal drugs like Viagra, abortion pills, and more.

GamesRadar

The "Gamer's Lawsuit" against Microsoft is back, and Sony is helping

The strangest part of the Microsoft Activision saga isn't done yet

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