Anonymous social apps have a history of devolving into bullying and harassment, ultimately leading to their failure. But a new startup called Ghost believes that putting in extra guardrails around the ...

FTC Bans 'NGL' From Offering Its Anonymous Messaging App to Kids NGL generates URLs that can be used to solicit anonymous feedback on social media. But the FTC says it tricked people into paying for ...

The Federal Trade Commission has banned an anonymous messaging app from hosting kids under 18 on its platform to settle allegations it was unfairly marketed to minors and exposed them to cyberbullying ...

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NGL is a new app that lets users send and receive anonymous messages via Instagram. The app is soaring in popularity, clinching top spots on Apple's App Store charts in June. Anonymous apps are often ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The Federal Trade Commission said NGL falsely claimed AI tools would filter out cyberbullying and harmful ...

Fairplay, a children’s online safety advocacy group, asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Thursday to investigate an anonymous messaging app. In a Thursday complaint, Fairplay and Kristin Bride ...

The Federal Trade Commission has banned the anonymous messaging app NGL from hosting users under 18, the first time it has ordered a digital platform to stop serving minors. The FTC and the Los ...

Let’s face it, many people prefer the ease and efficiency of texting over other methods of communication. But that means you need to be just as cautious about the safety and privacy of your text ...

The move against the app NGL by the Federal Trade Commission was the first time the agency barred an online service from hosting minors. By Cecilia Kang Reporting from Washington The Federal Trade ...