Fake and fraudulent online reviews now explicitly banned

The Federal Trade Commission's rule prohibiting fake, paid-for or AI-generated reviews went into effect yesterday. The rule also bans business from making threats against people posting real reviews—a surprisingly common occurence.
'Fake reviews not only waste people's time and money, but also pollute the marketplace and divert business away from honest competitors,' said FTC Chair Lina Khan. — Read the rest
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