Spyware Firms Use Lobbyists to Influence Government Policies
Commercial spyware companies are hiring lobbyists and consultants to challenge trade restrictions and shape regulatory frameworks in the US and Europe
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Digital Policy
Digital Policy covers technology regulation, online safety, privacy, platform rules, artificial intelligence policy, digital rights, and government decisions affecting the internet.
Palantir’s Public Manifesto Raises Digital Sovereignty Concerns in Brazil
Palantir’s explicit allegiance to the US and its role in Brazilian public agencies prompt calls for scrutiny over data sovereignty and national security risks
India AI Summit Sets Voluntary Multilingual Evaluation Goals for AI Models
The 2026 New Delhi AI Impact Summit established voluntary commitments requiring AI providers to conduct multilingual evaluations to address global language disparities in AI…
FTC Reports $2.1 Billion Lost to Social Media Scams in 2025
Nearly 30% of scam victims said their losses began on social media, with investment and shopping scams leading reported financial damages
FTC Bars MLM Leaders from Making False Earnings Claims
The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against senior MLM participants who misled recruits about potential income, enforcing restrictions to prevent deceptive earnings representations
FTC Takes Action Against False “Made in USA” Product Claims
The FTC announced enforcement actions against three companies for misleading advertising and labeling products as “Made in the USA” when they contained imported components
FTC Bars Forever Living from Making False Earnings Claims
The FTC has ordered Forever Living and its executives to stop deceptive claims that misled participants about their potential income from the multilevel marketing…
FTC Seeks Public Input on Fees in Online Food and Grocery Delivery
The FTC has issued a proposal seeking public comments on potentially unfair or deceptive fee practices by online food and grocery delivery platforms