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FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson warns Apple News may violate terms by favoring left-wing outlets and suppressing conservative ones, citing a study showing no conservative articles in January.
- On Wednesday, Federal Trade Commission chair Andrew Ferguson sent a letter to Tim Cook alleging Apple News promoted left-wing outlets and suppressing conservative publications, urging swift review and corrective action as Apple did not immediately respond.
- According to multiple studies, Apple News has largely promoted liberal outlets in recent months, with Media Research Center reporting that in January 2026 it ran no articles from conservative sources while featuring The Washington Post, The Associated Press, NBC News, The Wall Street Journal, and Reuters.
- Ferguson noted the FTC is not the `speech police` while citing Section 5 of the FTC Act and said it has no authority to require Apple News to take political positions, last week.
- Tens of millions of Apple News users may see a review of whether the service meets its representations, as Ferguson framed the issue under the FTC Act and urged corrective steps if needed.
- The move fits a broader pattern of this administration pressing firms over content, as Ferguson, FTC chair, has pursued investigations into Media Matters, reflecting ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
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US FTC raises concerns over accusations Apple News favors articles from left-wing outlets
Feb 11 (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has raised concerns with Apple about accusations that Apple News promotes news articles from left-wing news outlets and suppresses content from conservative publications, the FTC’s chairman said on Wednesday. In a letter sent to Apple CEO Tim Cook, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson noted the commission does not have authority to require Apple or any company to take positions on any political issu…
FTC Accuses Apple News of Promoting 'Left-Wing News Outlets' While Suppressing Conservative Ones
Federal Trade Commission chair Andrew Ferguson on Wednesday sent a letter to Apple chief Tim Cook, suggesting that Apple News has been tipping the scales in favor of “left-wing news outlets” while suppressing conservative publications. The Republican lawyer and Trump appointee, who’s led the FTC since the 2024 election, characterized the favoritism as a violation of Apple News’ terms of service. “Recently, there have been reports that Apple News…
Exclusive | FTC chairman warns that political bias in Apple News app may violate consumer protection laws
The Federal Trade Commission warned Apple on Wednesday that it could be violating consumer protection laws by stifling right-leaning publications on its popular news app.
FTC chair Andrew Ferguson urges Tim Cook to conduct review of Apple News over allegations it prioritizes left-wing outlets
"I sent a letter to Tim Cook expressing my concerns about allegations that Apple News has, unbeknownst to its users, systematically promoted news articles from left-wing news outlets and suppressed content from conservative publications."
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