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2023 Edition
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first published week of: 02/27/2023
FTC Launches New Office of Technology for ‘In-House Skills’
by Edward Graham
The launch of the Federal Trade Commission’s tech-focused office comes as federal regulators have ramped up investigations into the practices of large technology companies.
The Federal Trade Commission announced on Friday that it has launched a new Office of Technology to help the agency keep pace with the rapidly evolving sector and provide FTC staff and commissioners with the technological proficiency needed to guide their work.
In a statement, FTC Chair Lina Khan said the office “is a natural next step in ensuring we have the in-house skills needed to fully grasp evolving technologies and market trends as we continue to tackle unlawful business practices and protect Americans.”
The agency said the new office will provide technological expertise to FTC staff and commissioners, assist the agency with its law enforcement investigations and “highlight market trends and emerging technologies that impact the FTC’s work.”
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