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The Federal Trade Commission has banned the anonymous messaging app NGL from hosting users under 18, the first time the agency has ordered a digital platform to stop serving minors. The decision came after the FTC and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office alleged in a lawsuit that the app unfairly marketed to kids and falsely claimed that its AI-powered content moderation system prevented cyberbullying.

requires companies to disclose the terms of a transaction and obtain users’ informed consent for charges. According to a press release, the $4.5 million of the settlement will be used to provide redress to consumers. Meanwhile, $500,000 will be paid as a civil penalty to the Los Angeles DA’s office.

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