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FTC Warns Apple Over Alleged Bias in News Coverage

2/17/2026

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  • The Federal Trade Commission warned Apple about potential violations of consumer protection laws related to Apple News.
  • FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson criticized Apple for allegedly favoring left-leaning news sources while neglecting conservative outlets.
  • The warning followed a Media Research Center report claiming Apple News highlighted many stories from left-leaning sources but none from right-leaning ones.
  • Experts have questioned the FTC's authority to regulate news platforms in this manner.