Public invited to comment on FTC’s Big Tech probe
FTC questions Big Tech over potential censorship and legal violations.
The US Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into tech companies’ content moderation policies and decisions to ban users. FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson stated that such actions could amount to censorship and potentially breach the law.
Concerns have been raised about whether platforms misled users or unfairly suppressed conservative voices. Ferguson previously suggested that advertisers may have coordinated to withdraw spending from sites like Elon Musk’s X due to content concerns.
Unclear moderation policies could violate laws against deceptive business practices or stem from anticompetitive behaviour. The FTC is now seeking public input, with online comments open until 21 May.
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