Federal Trade Commission (FTC) | Vibepedia

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a U.S. government agency tasked with protecting consumers and ensuring fair competition. Its dual mandate covers both antitrust enforcement—preventing monopolies and anti-competitive practices—and consumer protection, combating deceptive advertising and fraud. The FTC operates independently, sharing antitrust jurisdiction with the [[u-s-department-of-justice|U.S. Department of Justice]]'s Antitrust Division. The FTC investigates and litigates cases, issues regulations, and educates the public on their rights. In recent years, its focus has increasingly shifted to policing the digital economy, tackling issues like data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the market dominance of major tech firms such as [[google-com|Google]] and [[meta-platforms-inc|Meta]].