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FTC chair suspicious of calls for AI antitrust exemptions
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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson expressed strong skepticism about AI companies seeking antitrust exemptions while lobbying for new regulations, warning such moves might be aimed at protecting incumbents from competition amid growing public concern about AI safety.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 8 sources have reported it between 15 Sep 2026 and 16 Sep 2026.
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You face a regulatory pushback on AI antitrust waivers framed as protections for established players. Push now on clear communication with regulators and prepare for a tougher competitive landscape if you depend on coordination claims.
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8 sources · first reported 15 Sep 2026 · latest 16 Sep 2026
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