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US FTC chairman confirms that antitrust probes are targeting multiple tech companies, not just Facebook

FTC is focusing its probes of multi-sided platforms on illegal conduct and mergers that previously won antitrust approval.

Google antitrust probe to be discussed at State attorneys general meet in Colorado

State attorneys general will discuss if Google's business practices break antitrust law.

Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple asked to share internal documents for US probe

The US is investigating big tech companies for allegedly using their clout illegally to hobble competitors.

Over 30 US states are preparing for an investigation into Google's alleged antitrust violations

Texas leads the group of 30-plus attorneys general, which plans to announce the probe on 9 Sep

Google to pay up to $200 mn to FTC for storing data on kids without parental consent

'The FTC appears to have let YouTube off the hook with a nominal fine,' says a US senator.

NASA investigating first space crime after astronaut accused of identity theft by spouse, says report

Astronaut Anne McClain is reportedly accused of identity theft and improperly accessing her estranged wife's private financial records while on a sixth-month mission aboard the International Space Station

Facebook's acquisitions being investigated by FTC including WhatsApp and Instagram

The company has increasingly relied on its acquisitions to power growth in recent years

Facebook's record $5 billion fine to the FTC does not mean that the company is in the clear

Facebook faces a series of other investigations into its privacy practices in Europe as well.

Youtube investigation in late stage, might face fine for improper data collection

A complaint was filed against the streaming service after they collected data of the kids that used their services.

FTC urged by child advocates to investigate Amazon Alexa for alleged privacy flaws

Amazon has been accused of violating the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).