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FTC and Arise Virtual Solutions Agree to $7 Million Settlement for Misleading Gig Workers
The FTC has settled with Arise Virtual Solutions, requiring the company to pay $7 million for misleading gig workers about potential earnings and unlawfully requiring them to cover expenses.
Turkey Extends Social Media Restrictions Amid Anti-Syrian Riots
Social media platforms remain inaccessible for a second day in central Turkey and parts of the south due to ongoing anti-Syrian riots, prompting residents to rely on VPN services to access popular sites amidst the unrest.
Google Blames AI in Carbon Emissions Rise, Challenging 2030 Net Zero Pledge
Google's annual sustainability report revealed that despite efforts, the company's carbon emissions continued to rise in part due to challenges related to AI.
FTC Blocks Tempur Sealy's Acquisition of Mattress Firm Over Competition Concerns
The Federal Trade Commission has voted to prevent mattress maker Tempur Sealy from acquiring retail chain Mattress Firm, citing concerns that the merger would stifle competition.