FTC Settles with Cox Media Group for Nearly $1M Over Deceptive 'Active Listening' AI Marketing

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The FTC announced settlements totaling nearly $1 million with Cox Media Group and two other firms that deceived customers about an 'Active Listening' AI-powered marketing service. The companies marketed the capability to eavesdrop on conversations through device microphones to serve targeted ads. This is the first FTC enforcement action specifically targeting AI-powered surveillance marketing claims.