Fake and fradulent online reviews now banned
They're all still there, though.
Illustration: Beschizza
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 bus…
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