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Consumer Protection: 7 AI articles covering consumer protection news, analysis, and research
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AI Chatbots Are Recommending Fake Retail Websites, Study Finds⭐9
A study found AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity recommend fake or risky retail websites in up to 15% of shopping conversations, raising safety co...
Eight States Sue OpenAI, Alleging ChatGPT Endangers Children and⭐8
Eight U.S. states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT endangers children and misleads the public about safety. A landmark case testing AI regulation and child protecti...
NYC Becomes First U.S. City to Ban 'Sketchy' Subscriptions⭐8
NYC becomes the first U.S. city to ban deceptive subscription practices, launching a consumer portal to report sketchy auto-renewals and dark patterns.
Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Anthropic Misled Max Plan Subscribers⭐9
Class action lawsuit alleges Anthropic misled Max plan subscribers with bait-and-switch tactics, undisclosed caps, and service degradation.
Crypto Kiosk Scams Cost Texans $57M as Lawmakers Weigh a Ban⭐9
Texas crypto kiosk scams hit $57M in 2025, prompting lawmakers to consider a ban and stricter regulations to protect vulnerable residents.
Amazon Fined $2.25 Million for Failing to Assist Identity Theft⭐9
Amazon fined $2.25M by FTC for failing to provide identity theft victims transaction records, violating FCRA rules. The penalty highlights big tech accountabili...
Congress Seeks to Ban AI Companies from Selling Your Health Data⭐8
Congress seeks to ban AI companies from selling health data, closing a loophole for chatbots and wellness apps to protect consumer privacy.