FTC Probes Shadowbanning on Tech

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Are you shadowbanned? The FTC wants to hear from you.

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Federal Trade Commission launched a request for information from members of the public whose ability to post or be seen on tech platforms has been limited by those who are shadowbanned.

Social media platforms typically deny that shadowbanning exists, but it's a well-documented occurrence.

FTC chairman Andrew N. Ferguson said, "Tech firms should not be bullying their users".

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