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FTC launches probe into ‘Big Tech censorship’

The Federal Trade Commission will investigate censorship by tech platforms, seeking input from individuals facing demonetization or bans due to their speech or affiliations.
The FTC believes these actions may violate the law by silencing Americans, with a focus on creating an anti-competitive environment.
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson stated, "Tech firms should not be bullying their users," addressing concerns over censorship.
Cathy Gellis cautioned that the inquiry might misinterpret the First Amendment, as it restricts government interference only, not private platform moderation.

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Le Monde

In the United States, the FTC calls on citizens to denounce the "censorship" of major platforms

The US Competition Constable intends to restore freedom of speech "permanently." This public consultation is a first step before a potential formal investigation.

5 hours ago·Paris, France

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Newsmax

FTC Chairman Asks Public to Expose Big Tech Censorship

Big Tech censorship is not just un-American, it is potentially illegal, Ferguson posted on X.

19 hours ago·Washington, United States

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The Hill

FTC launches probe into ‘Big Tech censorship’

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is launching a probe into leading technology companies’ content policies and user bans, Chair Andrew Ferguson announced Thursday, suggesting their actions could amount to illegal censorship. “Big Tech censorship is not just un-American, it is potentially illegal. The FTC wants your help to investigate these potential violations of the law,”…

20 hours ago·Washington, United States

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The Epoch Times

FTC Opens Inquiry Into Big Tech Censorship Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an inquiry into whether major technology platforms have engaged in potentially unlawful censorship practices such as restricting users based on speech content or affiliations. The agency is now seeking public input to better understand how these actions may have harmed consumers or violated competition laws. “Tech firms should not be bullying their users,” FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson said in a …

20 hours ago·New York, United States

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New York Post

FTC seeks public’s input on ‘un-American’ and ‘potentially illegal’ Big Tech censorship — including ‘shadow banning’

The Federal Trade Commission will put Big Tech firms like Google and Facebook parent Meta under the microscope over the potential censorship of users and has asked for the public's input, the agency announced on Thursday.

20 hours ago·New York, United States

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