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Microsoft censors Copilot following employee whistleblowing, but you can still trick the tool into making violent and vulgar images

Microsoft has blocked several prompts on its AI image generation tool within Copilot. The change comes shortly after a Microsoft employee wrote to FTC chair Lina Khan about Copilot being able to make violent and vulgar images.

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US Senate Confirms Republican Nominees To FTC

US Senate confirms Republican nominees to the FTC, enhancing regulatory balance and expertise.

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Could you win a US Senate primary without really trying? This ageing LA Dodger did it

‘Conservative moderate’ Steve Garvey has a Cameo profile, baseball metaphors, and a decades-old dream of a life in politics

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Demons, Darth Vader mutilating babies, and sexualized women next to car crashes are just some what caused a Microsoft employee to report Copilot to the FTC

A Microsoft employee who red teams Copilot Designer flagged up vulgar and violent images generated by the tool. Now, he has written a letter to FTC chair Lina Khan.

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Can Biden's New Task Force On Corporate Pricing Restore Consumer Trust In The Market?

Biden's task force targets unfair corporate pricing, signaling a commitment to protect consumers and promote competition.

International Business Times

Is the Kroger-Albertsons merger sunk?

Ninety percent of companies that fail to block preliminary injunctions abandon their merger plans, experts say

Salon

Beware the Fortnite Fraudster: What to do if your credit card info is stolen

In 2022, someone I eventually dubbed the “Fortnite Fraudster” stole my Chase card info. Here’s what happened and what we should all learn from it.

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Google's Gemini Tells Us Exactly What's Wrong with Silicon Valley

Episode 493 of the Cyberlaw Podcast

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FTC Sues To Block Billion Kroger-Albertsons Merger

FTC sues to block billion Kroger-Albertsons merger over consumer concerns. Ongoing dispute underscores FTC's commitment to fair competition.

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Is the Xbox Series X getting a Series S makeover? Here's what we know

Leaked FTC documents shared upcoming Xbox console plans from Microsoft, but they might not have painted the whole picture. Could a white Xbox Series X be on the way?

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Stock Market Today: Stocks Slip With Inflation Data in Focus

Amazon closed lower on its first day as a Dow Jones stock.

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Unions Applaud FTC Lawsuit Against Kroger-Albertsons Merger

Unions support FTC's lawsuit against Kroger-Albertsons merger to protect competition, workers, and consumers in the grocery industry.

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US Regulator Sues To Block $24.6 Bn Kroger Supermarket Deal

US antitrust officials filed a lawsuit Monday to block Kroger's proposed $24.6 billion takeover of Albertsons on Monday, saying the supermarket acquisition would harm consumers.

International Business Times

Largest-ever US supermarket merger faces block over fears of price hikes

FTC argues Kroger’s $24.6bn takeover of Albertsons would narrow consumer choice and weaken quality of products

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FTC and 9 states sue to block Kroger-Albertsons supermarket merger

The Federal Trade Commission and 9 states want to stop the deal that would combine the country's two largest grocery store chains. The companies say they have to merge to compete with Walmart.

Tom’s Guide

Xbox Series X may get a digital-only version within months

A new report claims an all-digital version of Microsoft’s flagship console could arrive in June or July, but it’s a far cry from the major upgrade signposted in last year’s FTC leaks.

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FTC bans Avast from selling user data to ad agencies — antivirus giant hit with major fine

Avast has been fined and sanctioned for selling customers’ browsing data to more than 100 third parties.

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Are You Owed Money From This LasikPlus Settlement?

The FTC says 159,711 consumers are eligible for payment from LasikPlus due to deceptive pricing.

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As Congress lags, California lawmakers take on AI regulations

California often takes the lead with new legislation to rein in tech. This was true for privacy, social media and now it looks to be playing out the same way for generative AI.

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FTC And States May Challenge Kroger-Albertsons Merger Deal

Regulatory bodies may challenge Kroger-Albertsons merger over antitrust concerns, potentially leading to legal action and significant implications for the ...

Salon

Why the Kroger-Albertsons merger stalled

"Kroger and ACI have decided that collusion is more profitable than competition,” said Colorado's attorney general

TechRadar

The FTC bans AI impersonations of individuals — and unveils greater powers to win stolen money back

The Federal Trade Commission has said that individuals, not just business and government, will now be better protected from AI scams.

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A $50k CIA Imposter Scam Went Viral. Here's How To Keep Yourself Safe.

After a personal finance expert fell victim to scammers posing as the CIA, the Federal Trade Commission shared advice for keeping yourself safe.

Windows Central

One of the largest Esports organizations is suing Activision for monopolistic practices with the Call of Duty League

In 2020, Call of Duty switched to a franchise, city-based league that, according to the lawsuit, has forced members to accept unreasonable terms if they wanted to have a franchise spot.

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People Lost More Than $10B to Scams Last Year — What To Know

Investment and imposter fraud topped the list of scams in 2023, a new FTC report shows.

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