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FTC says it’s ‘not the speech police’ in letter warning Apple News about its alleged promotion of left-leaning outlets.

Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson warned Apple’s news product could violate a law against deceptive business practices if its alleged promotion of some ideological content violates its terms of service. Ferguson doesn’t cite specific terms it might have violated, but urges a “comprehensive review” to ensure they’re consistent.

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