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FTC chair suspicious of calls for AI antitrust exemptions
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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. FTC chair expressed strong suspicion about AI companies seeking antitrust exemptions while lobbying for new regulations, warning that such moves could create barriers that protect incumbents from competition.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 3 sources have reported it.
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You face a regulatory risk as major AI companies push for antitrust waivers that could block new entrants and protect incumbents. Start planning to differentiate your competitive edge outside the bounds of regulatory favour.
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3 sources · 15 Sep 2026
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