Thursday, 5 March, 2026
FTC Chair Warns Alphabet That Gmail’s Filtering May Violate FTC Act
By Isha
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson has formally warned Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai that Gmail’s spam filters may exhibit “partisan effects,” citing reports that Republican fundraising messages are disproportionately flagged as spam compared to Democratic ones. Ferguson cautioned that such practices could violate the FTC Act's ban on unfair or deceptive trade practices, potentially triggering a formal investigation.
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