The FTC has just nine technologists, and three recent departures could stymie its hiring goals.
October 21, 2021

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has big ambitions to answer the cries from members of Congress and consumer privacy advocates to rein in big tech. However, the agency — which has just nine technologists — does not seem to be having much luck attracting and retaining the staff to make that happen. Read more below.

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