Cato Daily Podcast
The Federal Trade Commission Gears up to Punish Tech Platforms
Mar 3, 2025
David Inserra, a free expression and technology expert at the Cato Institute, and Jenniffer Huddleston, a senior fellow at Cato, dive into the FTC's looming regulations on big tech. They discuss the agency's efforts to gather consumer feedback on censorship and unfair treatment. The conversation covers the delicate balance between competition and free speech, procedural hurdles faced by the FTC, and the potential implications of government oversight in content moderation policies. This insightful dialogue raises important questions about regulation and First Amendment rights.
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- The FTC is collecting consumer experiences to inform potential regulations targeting big tech's content moderation practices and fairness issues.
- Concerns arise about balancing consumer protection with First Amendment rights, as government intervention could threaten free speech in tech regulation.
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FTC's Inquiry into Consumer Harms
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is actively seeking information on how consumers have been negatively impacted by social media and technology platforms. This inquiry aims to gather personal stories of unfair treatment, which may inform future regulatory actions. The FTC is exploring specific questions about adverse actions taken by companies, notification processes, and inconsistencies in their practices. This information-gathering stage could pave the way for potential regulations if evidence suggests that companies are engaging in unfair or deceptive actions.
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