Major TV networks were notified on Friday that the department was examining whether they violated antitrust laws when they suspended pool coverage of President Trump.
The tech giant will refund $7.25 million in Prime membership fees to affected customers and pay an additional $1 million to settle the suit brought by the District of Columbia.
Many think artificial intelligence companies should be held liable for their runaway technology. But legal scholars say applying existing law could be messy.
The Federal Trade Commission building in Washington. The agency is examining whether top A.I. companies have harmed consumers, a person with knowledge of the inquiry said.
Federal officials asked to intervene in a case that accused the social media platform of allowing deceptive behavior on its site and resulted in a $140 million penalty.
Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered the state to develop recommendations on safety measures, including requiring companies to build a βkill switch,β amid mounting concerns.
βWeβre going to speed up our work on substantial and responsible A.I. oversight before itβs too late,β Gov. Gavin Newsom of California said in a news release.
The measures, which fall short of a breakup demanded by the government, effectively ensure that the tech titanβs business will continue largely unscathed.
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