California will fine creators for sneaky political ads.Over the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will penalize creators for failing to disclose paid political content, with fines reaching up to $5,000 per violation, The New York Times reports. Though the FTC requires influencers to disclose product advertisements, it doesn’t have the same rules for paid political content, which has become…The Verge14d agoWhole story →GovernmentCommerceGavin Newsomcalifornia political ad law
More people can get refunds from the FTC’s big settlement with Amazon.The September 2025 agreement said that Amazon would pay up to $1.5 billion over “deceptive” Prime signup practices. But after a court approved a joint motion, more people now qualify for refunds, there is now a maximum payment cap of $200 (up from $51), and Amazon will distribute refunds automatically, according to a press release. [Link: FTC Announces…The Verge20d agoWhole story →Commerceftc amazon settlement update
House approves AM radio requirement for new cars.The bill would require all new cars, including electric vehicles like Tesla, to be capable of receiving AM radio broadcasts. It now advances to the Senate, where a companion bill has already racked up 60 cosponsors. The bill’s main sponsor Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) celebrated the House passage in a statement: > This vote sends a clear message to car…The Verge20d agoWhole story →TechnologyCommerceam radio mandate vote
