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FTC Expands Antitrust Probe Into Ad Industry Groups Over Alleged Demonetization Censorship Collusion
Behind the headlines, the FTC is dissecting how influence peddling in the name of brand safety might be warping the rules of online free expression.
FTC Escalates Probe Into Media Matters Over Alleged Collusion in Advertiser Boycott of X Platform
The FTC’s scrutiny threatens to unmask the alleged backroom choreography behind corporate brand safety decisions.
Mastercard Agrees to Eschew Pressure to Censor Ads, Ends Third-Party Influence After Scrutiny Over Role in GARM
Mastercard’s quiet exit from GARM signals a shift from ad-industry alliances to corporate self-preservation.
X Takes Aim at Twitch in Legal Fight Over Ad Boycotts
Twitter’s shift to free speech ignites legal and corporate clashes.
X and Rumble’s Lawsuit Topples Alleged Censorship Cartel
Facing accusations of acting as an advertising cartel, GARM’s shutdown raises questions about the future of digital monetization fairness.
X, Rumble File Lawsuit Against Pro-Demonetization Advertiser Cartel
Lawsuit alleges coordinated efforts to stifle competition and control content moderation standards.
House Probes Major Businesses for Censorship Collusion With GARM’s Alleged Ad “Cartel”
Examining whether the advertising initiative crossed the line from brand “safety” to censorship.
Elon Musk Threatens to Sue Advertising Alliance, Despite Re-Joining It
Musk accuses global advertising alliance of leveraging ad dollars for online censorship.
Congress Summons WEF-Affiliated Media Alliance Co-Founder Over Demonetization Scandal
Under Congressional scrutiny, GARM co-founder Robert Rakowitz is summoned to explain alleged antitrust activities and the targeted exclusion of conservative media from advertising revenue.
Eyebrows Are Raised About X’s Partnership With Pro-Censorship Group
In a bid to win over advertisers.
World Economic Forum-Affiliated Pro-Censorship Group Is Hit With House Panel Subpoena
After failing to provide documents on request.
Republicans Accuse WEF-Backed Anti-“Misinformation” Group of Violating Antitrust Laws
Pushing back against censorship groups.
