Seattle’s new Do Not Solicit registry targets unwanted home-buying pitches
Seattle has approved a registry to curb covered unsolicited home-sale pitches, but the program will not take effect until June 1, 2027.
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Federal prosecutors seek victims in alleged $100 million nonprofit trust fraud case
The Aug. 14 deadline for victim input has passed, but the FBI questionnaire remains available as prosecutors evaluate possible plea talks.
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Colorado’s new sports-betting restrictions take effect as wagers reach a record $6.4 billion
Colorado’s sports-betting laws now prohibit credit-card deposits, limit customers to six deposits per gaming day and expand oversight as wagering reaches a record $6.4 billion.
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Senate examines the consumer cost of AI-driven surveillance pricing
A Senate hearing examined personalized pricing, electronic shelf labels and consumer-data use while stressing that no nationwide grocery-pricing rule has changed.
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CFPB’s future remains unsettled after court pauses layoff case
A July 10 court pause leaves the CFPB’s proposed layoffs and legal status unresolved while Senate action and consumer complaint access remain in focus.
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Healthcare software breach may expose data of 3.8 million people
Patients are receiving notices after a healthcare software vendor said an October 2025 intrusion may have exposed sensitive information nationwide.
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CFPB sues Snap Finance over alleged deceptive high-cost financing and collection practices
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau alleges Snap Finance and affiliated companies misrepresented financing costs and used unlawful collection tactics.
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CFPB’s 2026 Agenda Signals a Narrower, Reshaped Consumer-Finance Oversight Regime
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s 2026 agenda outlines planned actions across auto finance, credit reporting, debt collection and money transfers as congressional scrutiny continues.
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FTC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Policy for AI Accuracy and System Manipulation
The Federal Trade Commission is asking for public comment on a proposed policy statement about how Section 5 of the FTC Act could apply to companies marketing artificial intelligence systems.
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FTC says Celsius executives will pay $16.5 million and accept cryptocurrency marketing bans
The Federal Trade Commission says Alexander Mashinsky, Shlomi Daniel Leon and Hanoch Goldstein agreed to pay $16.5 million and accept restrictions on marketing cryptocurrency products.
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European Commission Fines AliExpress €550 Million Over Illegal, Unsafe and Counterfeit Products
The European Commission said AliExpress breached the EU Digital Services Act by failing to properly assess and mitigate risks involving illegal, unsafe and counterfeit products on its online marketplace.
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FTC Says Elite Events Will Pay $300,000 Over Alleged Ticket-Limit Evasion
The Federal Trade Commission says ticket broker Elite Events and its operators bypassed purchase limits while buying millions of dollars in tickets to high-demand events.
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FTC Seeks Comments on Proposed Policy Targeting Hidden AI Output Manipulation
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comments on a proposed policy statement that could treat undisclosed manipulation of generative-AI outputs as deceptive or unfair conduct under federal law.
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FTC proposes policy statement targeting deceptive claims about AI accuracy
The Federal Trade Commission says it is considering how Section 5 could apply when companies marketing artificial-intelligence systems suppress, obscure or misrepresent information about accuracy.
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U.K. Product-Safety Database Report Set for August 27, Office Says
The U.K. Office for Product Safety and Standards will publish high-level findings from its 2025–26 Product Safety Database on August 27, offering the next official account of safety and non-compliance notifications.
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FTC Seeks Comment on Proposed Policy Targeting AI Systems That Suppress Accurate Answers
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed policy statement about AI companies that allegedly manipulate or suppress accurate outputs for undisclosed ideological purposes.
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WHO Says Infant-Formula Contamination Recall Reached 99 Countries and Territories
The World Health Organization says infant formula and related products containing cereulide-contaminated arachidonic-acid oil were distributed across 99 countries and territories, prompting continued checks of retail, distribution and online sales channels.
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FTC Seeks Public Comment on Policy Addressing AI Accuracy and Consumer Harm
The Federal Trade Commission has opened a public-comment process for a proposed policy statement focused on AI-system behavior, accuracy claims and potential consumer harm.
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FTC proposes policy targeting AI companies that suppress warnings about inaccurate outputs
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comment on a proposed Section 5 policy statement addressing how AI companies present information about accuracy and system limitations.
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WHO says contaminated infant formula reached 99 countries as global recall continues
The World Health Organization says recalled infant formula and related nutritional products reached 99 countries and territories, with 144 suspected or confirmed cases reported in 10 countries.
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FTC seeks public comment on policy targeting AI systems that suppress accuracy
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed policy statement addressing whether AI companies manipulate system behavior in ways that undermine accuracy and consumer expectations.
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Massachusetts Senate-backed cryptocurrency kiosk ban remains pending in conference
The Massachusetts Senate approved a proposed statewide cryptocurrency-kiosk ban, but the measure is not law. The House non-concurred on July 30, and negotiators must still agree on final language.