Musk, OpenAI and FTC

Musk’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI Gets a Boost From Lina Khan’s FTC
While they didn't support Musk's allegations directly, the feds added weight to his interpretation of antitrust law.
FTC weighs in on Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission weighed in on Friday on Elon Musk's lawsuit seeking to block OpenAI's conversion to a public company, pointing out legal doctrines that could support his claim that OpenAI and Microsoft engaged in anticompetitive practices.
FTC Weighs In on Elon Musk’s Legal Battle with OpenAI and Microsoft: A High-Stakes Clash in Tech
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has weighed in on Elon Musks lawsuit to block OpenAIs transition to a public company, highlighting legal doctrines that could support Musks claims of anticompetitive
Federal regulators support injunction request in Musk, OpenAI lawsuit
The FTC and DOJ filed a statement of interest supporting an injunction in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI. Two federal regulators have signaled their support for granting an injunction against OpenAI and Microsoft in Elon Musk's lawsuit against the companies.
US supports Musk argument in OpenAI lawsuit
U.S. antitrust enforcers weighed in on Friday on Elon Musk's lawsuit seeking to block OpenAI's conversion to a public company, pointing out legal doctrines that support his claim that OpenAI and Microsoft engaged in anticompetitive practices.
FTC’s Khan Urges Agency to ‘Stay Aggressive’ After She Goes
Only seven working days remain in the Biden administration, but US Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan still hopes to ...
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American Psychological Association Urges FTC to Investigate AI Chatbots Claiming to Offer Therapy
The American Psychological Association (APA) sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging the regulating body ...
FTC Orders H&R Block To Pay $7 Million And Make Changes To Advertising Practices
The FTC alleged that the tax preparation company, H&R Block, unfairly advertised its online tax filing products as free when ...
FTC, DOJ backs key allegations in Elon Musk’s antitrust case against Sam Altman’s OpenAI, Reid Hoffman
The feds have sided with Elon Musk on a key pillar of his high-profile antitrust lawsuit against Sam Altman-led OpenAI, ...
FTC accuses gig work app Handy of misleading ads and opaque fees for workers
The FTC and NY's attorney general have accused the gig work app Handy of misleading workers with deceptive ads and fees.
As Trump takes over, FTC’s Lina Khan says Big Tech scrutiny will persist
The Democratic enforcer significantly expanded the agency’s remit; now the new GOP administration will decide how to follow ...
Lawmakers urge FTC to release newest report on pharmacy benefit managers
A bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to vote in favor of releasing an ...
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The FTC’s Final “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Faces Legal and Political Hurdles
Cancel” rule has become tangled in uncertainty as it faces numerous lawsuits and the new incoming presidential administration. In October, the FTC published its Final Rule requiring sellers to make it ...
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H&R Block Fined $7M For Deceptive 'Free' Filing Ads, Must Reform Tax Services: FTC
H&R Block will pay $7 million in federal fines for deceptive practices and must implement sweeping changes to its filing ...
Oil companies pay record $5.6M settlement after FTC alleges illegal coordination
Three oil companies will pay a record penalty to settle allegations that they illegally coordinated before a merger between ...
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FTC Secures Record Gun-Jumping Settlement in Energy Transaction
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division (DOJ) announced a record-setting $5.6 ...