United States of America: Federal Trade Commission closes consultation on censorship practices by technology platforms

On 21 May 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) closes the public consultation on censorship practices by technology firms. The consultation sought to understand how platforms may have violated the law by restricting user's access based on their speech or affiliations. The inquiry applied to technology platforms, including social media companies, and focuses on how their actions, including bans, shadow bans, or demonetisation, may have harmed consumers and competition. The consultation sought information from stakeholders on whether these practices resulted from anti-competitive behaviour or deceptive methods.