The FTC approved a final order against Workado, LLC, a company that markets artificial intelligence (AI) content detection products, over claims that it misrepresented the accuracy and efficacy of its technology. In the complaint, the FTC alleged that the AI model powering Workado’s AI Content Detector was trained primarily on academic content, contrary to the…

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The FTC settled with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. and Disney Entertainment Operations LLC (collectively, “Disney”) over allegations that Disney violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA) by allowing collection of children’s data. According to the complaint, Disney allegedly allowed the collection of personal data from children who watched kid-directed videos on YouTube without following…

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The FTC has sued Fitness International, LLC and Fitness & Sports Clubs, LLC—the operators of “LA Fitness”—alleging that the gyms have made it extremely difficult for consumers to cancel memberships and recurring charges in violation of the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into major baby food manufacturers over concerns that they may have violated state law by deceptively marketing and selling products that contain harmful heavy metals. According to the press release, some companies set internal standards that permit unsafe levels of toxic heavy metals, and exposure to such…

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The FTC has reached a settlement with Match Group, Inc. and Match Group, LLC (collectively, “Match”)—the owners and operators of online dating services Match.com, OkCupid, PlentyofFish, The League, and other dating sites—to resolve allegations that it engaged in deceptive advertising, cancellation, and billing practices in violation of the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act.

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