FTC Investigates Uber One for Consumer Protection Violations; Microsoft Faces Antitrust Probe

Nov 27, 2024, 08:40 PM

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated an investigation into Uber's subscription service, Uber One, amid allegations of consumer protection law violations. Customers have reported being signed up for the service without their consent and facing challenges when attempting to cancel their subscriptions. The probe aims to determine if Uber's practices in managing its subscription service contravene consumer protection regulations. Concurrently, the FTC has also launched a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft, examining various aspects of its operations, including cloud computing, software licensing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence products. This investigation reflects ongoing scrutiny of major tech companies by U.S. regulators.