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The FTC’s “Active Listening” Orders: Consent Cannot Be Invented

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The idea that a phone is secretly listening to everyday conversations has circulated for years. In August, the Federal Trade Commission finalized three orders involving companies that marketed something even more direct: an “Active Listening” advertising service said to use AI and conversations cap…

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  1. 2026-09-25 12:28 · DEV Community — AI
    The FTC’s “Active Listening” Orders: Consent Cannot Be Invented

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