Trump administration FTC pitches online regulations aimed at protecting minors

Published July 4, 2025 4:45am ET



The Federal Trade Commission recently hosted a workshop called “Attention Economy: How Big Tech Firms Exploit Children and Hurt Families.” The June 4 event’s focus marked an FTC shift away from monopoly concerns about tech companies during former President Joe Biden’s administration and, under FTC leadership during President Donald Trump’s second, nonconsecutive term, toward more cultural and safety concerns for children.

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