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Consumer Reports Statement: NHTSA Protects Consumer Safety, Leaves Strong Automatic Emergency Braking Rule Intact After Auto Industry Tried to Weaken It

CR Calls on Every Auto Manufacturer to Work Now to Implement Improved AEB  WASHINGTON, DC—Consumer Reports (CR) today applauded the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…

November 25, 2024

Cars
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Sophisticated wire transfer scams targeting bank customers becoming more common

Consumer Reports calls for stronger safeguards to protect defrauded consumers YONKERS, NY — A new Consumer Reports investigation found that sophisticated wire transfer scams targeting…

November 25, 2024

Money
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FCC proposes fine against video doorbell manufacturer following Consumer Reports investigation

Washington, DC – Earlier today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed a $734,872 fine against Eken, a Hong Kong, China-based smart home device manufacturer, for…

November 21, 2024

Tech & Privacy
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CFPB issues new rule to supervise digital payment apps offered by big tech companies

Consumer Reports applauds rule that aims to protect users from fraud and privacy risks  WASHINGTON DC — Under a new rule finalized by the Consumer…

November 21, 2024

Money
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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

Tech & Privacy
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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

Cars
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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

Cars
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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

Food
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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

Product SafetyTech & Privacy
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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

Tech & Privacy
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