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A symbolic image of digital data protection for children in the media industry
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Disney to Pay $10M in Landmark Child Privacy Settlement 2025

Disney agrees to a $10M settlement over child privacy violations on YouTube. Discover how the mislabeling of 300+ videos led to FTC action in late 2025.

Instacart Halts AI Pricing Tests After Backlash Over Inflated Grocery Bills
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Instacart Halts AI Pricing Tests After Backlash Over Inflated Grocery Bills

Instacart is ending its AI pricing experiments following a study showing they could cost shoppers over $1,000 annually. The decision follows regulatory scrutiny from the FTC over the controversial practice.

Domino Effect: Why iRobot, Luminar, and Rad Power All Tumbled into Bankruptcy
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Domino Effect: Why iRobot, Luminar, and Rad Power All Tumbled into Bankruptcy

iRobot, Luminar, and Rad Power Bikes all filed for bankruptcy recently. This analysis explores the common threads that led to their downfall, from failed M&A and tariff pressures to the one-product trap.

Instacart to Pay $60 Million to Settle FTC Claims of Deceptive 'Free Delivery' Ads
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Instacart to Pay $60 Million to Settle FTC Claims of Deceptive 'Free Delivery' Ads

Instacart will pay a $60 million settlement over an FTC lawsuit alleging the company used deceptive tactics like false 'free delivery' ads and undisclosed subscription terms.

NGL's Fire Sale: The Unceremonious End of a Viral-Growth Cautionary Tale
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NGL's Fire Sale: The Unceremonious End of a Viral-Growth Cautionary Tale

Controversial anonymous app NGL is acquired by ad-rewards firm Mode Mobile. PRISM analyzes the endgame for unethical growth-hacking and its dire consequences.

FTC vs. Instacart: AI Price Testing Enters the Regulatory Crosshairs
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FTC vs. Instacart: AI Price Testing Enters the Regulatory Crosshairs

The FTC is investigating Instacart's AI pricing tool. PRISM analyzes why this signals a new era of regulatory scrutiny for all algorithmic commerce.

Instacart's AI in the FTC's Crosshairs: The Hidden Tax of Algorithmic Convenience
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Instacart's AI in the FTC's Crosshairs: The Hidden Tax of Algorithmic Convenience

The FTC's probe into Instacart isn't just about groceries. It's a landmark case against opaque algorithmic pricing, with huge implications for the entire tech industry.

The End of the 'Roach Motel': Why the Uber Lawsuit Threatens the Trillion-Dollar Subscription Economy
TechEN
The End of the 'Roach Motel': Why the Uber Lawsuit Threatens the Trillion-Dollar Subscription Economy

The multi-state lawsuit against Uber's subscription isn't just about ride-sharing. It's a regulatory assault on the 'dark patterns' that prop up the entire tech economy.

The End of the 'Roach Motel': Why the Uber Lawsuit Threatens the Trillion-Dollar Subscription Economy
TechEN
The End of the 'Roach Motel': Why the Uber Lawsuit Threatens the Trillion-Dollar Subscription Economy

The multi-state lawsuit against Uber's subscription isn't just about ride-sharing. It's a regulatory assault on the 'dark patterns' that prop up the entire tech economy.

Uber's Subscription 'Roach Motel': Why This Lawsuit Could Kill the Tech Industry's Favorite Trick
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Uber's Subscription 'Roach Motel': Why This Lawsuit Could Kill the Tech Industry's Favorite Trick

A multi-state lawsuit against Uber's One subscription isn't just about a fine. It's a landmark attack on the 'dark patterns' that prop up the entire tech subscription economy.