The Federal Trade Commission has recently made the decision to delete all posts related to President Joe Biden’s term in office from its business blog. This blog has traditionally served as a resource for companies seeking guidance on how to comply with consumer-protection regulations, covering a range of topics including artificial intelligence and the ways in which major tech companies gather and utilize customer data. As of now, there is a noticeable gap in content on the blog, with no posts published between December 21, 2020, and March 7, 2025.
A recent report highlighted some of the key content that was removed, shedding light on the deletion of over 300 blog posts. Various current and former officials from the FTC shared their perspectives on this development, choosing to remain anonymous due to concerns about potential backlash.
One source expressed concerns about the erasure of critical compliance information from the blog, noting that this could impact the enforcement actions taken by the FTC. The source emphasized the importance of maintaining a record of compliance expectations for industry stakeholders.
The current leadership of the FTC is under Andrew Ferguson, who was nominated by President Donald Trump. Upon his appointment, Ferguson expressed his intention to address what he perceived as Big Tech’s suppression of competition and free speech. Some Republicans, including Ferguson, have raised concerns about the alleged censorship of right-wing content by major platforms, creating a sense of irony in light of the recent actions taken by the FTC.
Another source highlighted the discrepancy between the FTC’s rhetoric on censorship and its actions related to data collection and AI usage by tech companies. The source questioned whether the current administration was prioritizing censorship over regulating data practices, which have a significant impact on the financial performance of these companies.
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