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F.T.C. files appeal after loss in Meta antitrust case — Static01.nyt.com

F.T.C. files appeal after loss in Meta antitrust case

The Federal Trade Commission filed a notice on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia appealing its loss in a lawsuit that accused Meta of violating antitrust laws to protect a monopoly in social networking. At a trial last year, Judge James E. Boasberg considered

Epic bans prize-wheel transactions on Fortnite Creative islands — Static0.polygonimages.com

Epic bans prize-wheel transactions on Fortnite Creative islands

Polygon reports Epic Games has amended its developer rules for Fortnite Creative to bar any in-island transactions that "directly or indirectly influence prize wheels," a change the company said will take effect on Jan. 20. The update follows backlash after Creative builders were allowed to offer in-game purchases

Trump nominates WeatherTech founder David MacNeil to the F.T.C. — Static01.nyt.com

Trump nominates WeatherTech founder David MacNeil to the F.T.C.

President Trump on Tuesday nominated David MacNeil, a Republican political donor who founded and leads WeatherTech, to an open seat on the Federal Trade Commission. Mr. MacNeil is chief executive of WeatherTech, an Illinois company that manufactures floor mats for cars and homes and other products like bowls for dogs

Google and Character.AI agree to settle suit over Florida teen’s death — Static01.nyt.com

Google and Character.AI agree to settle suit over Florida teen’s death

Google and Character.AI agreed to settle a lawsuit that accused their chatbots of contributing to the death of a 14-year-old in Florida, according to a legal filing on Wednesday. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida in October 2024 by Megan