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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Uber, alleging that the company employed misleading practices related to its Uber One subscription service. The complaint centers on Uber making it difficult for users to cancel their subscriptions and charging customers without their consent, a tactic described as a 'dark pattern.' Notably, two Republican FTC commissioners who opposed the rule designed to prevent such practices are among those suing Uber. The case has sparked discussions about the appropriateness of regulatory crackdowns on dark patterns and their potential benefits for consumers. This legal action follows broader scrutiny of subscription models and consumer protections in the technology sector.
Estados Unidos demanda a Uber por tácticas engañosas de suscripción https://t.co/JMiRv8X9cw
FTC sues Uber over alleged ‘dark patterns’ ⚖️ @Jason, @Lons and @alex discuss the lawsuit accusing @Uber of making it hard to cancel Uber One and charging users without consent — and why this kind of @FTC action might actually be good for consumers. 🔹 The core principle: https://t.co/SkAQbmYnJM
Uber’s FTC Battle, Cursor’s $300M ARR, and Office Hours with GoShare .@Jason, @Alex and @Lons cover the FTC’s lawsuit against Uber, debate whether "dark patterns" deserve a crackdown, and dig into how AI startup Cursor became one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies ever. Plus: https://t.co/VgUMWKQ2qx
