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Consumer Reports to testify at Senate Committee hearing on protecting consumers from artificial intelligence enabled frauds and scams

Washington, DC – Justin Brookman, director of technology policy at Consumer Reports, will testify Tuesday, November 19 at 2:30 pm ET at a hearing held…

November 18, 2024

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Consumer Reports Applauds Major, Long-Awaited Updates to Five-Star Safety Ratings for New Cars

WASHINGTON, DC — Consumer Reports (CR) today commended the U.S. Department of Transportation and its National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for finalizing critical updates…

November 18, 2024

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Consumer Reports Applauds NHTSA’s Strong Action Holding Ford Accountable for Recall Failures That Put Consumers at Risk

WASHINGTON, DC—Consumer Reports (CR) commended the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for holding Ford Motor Company accountable for failing to recall vehicles with defective…

November 14, 2024

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Kraft Heinz removes Lunchables from the national school lunch program

Consumer Reports applauds company news and calls on USDA to adopt stricter eligibility standards for school lunches  Kraft Heinz announced today that it is removing…

November 12, 2024

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Amazon, Facebook Marketplace, and Other Online Marketplaces Might Be Off the Hook for Dangerous Products Sold on Their Platforms—Consumer Reports Is Working to Change That

WASHINGTON, DC — Consumer Reports (CR) released a report today calling for stronger laws and consumer protections to hold online marketplaces—like Amazon, Temu, and Facebook…

November 7, 2024

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Consumer Reports statement on the unveiling of a draft Texas artificial intelligence bill

Austin,TX — The chair of the Innovation and Technology Caucus of the Texas Legislature, Representative Giovanni Capriglione, revealed the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act, which…

October 30, 2024

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Candy corn and other Halloween treats are made with cancer-causing Red Dye 3

Consumer Reports delivers petition to FDA signed by nearly 80,000 consumers calling for a ban on dangerous food chemical  WASHINGTON – Consumer Reports is alerting…

October 24, 2024

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New Consumer Reports Survey: Americans Want Information About Cleaner Vehicles at Dealerships

CR survey also finds that half of Americans would be interested in EV test drives Washington, D.C.—Consumer Reports (CR) today released a new nationally representative…

October 23, 2024

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Consumer Reports applauds CFPB’s “open banking” rule

New rule gives consumers greater access and control of their personal financial data to make it easier to switch financial providers and foster competition WASHINGTON…

October 22, 2024

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Consumer Reports Applauds New Mandatory Safety Standard for Baby Loungers and Other Infant Support Cushions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumer Reports (CR) commended the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for unanimously approving a new mandatory safety standard for baby loungers and…

October 18, 2024

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