Bill Directs FTC To Take Action On Photoshopped Ads
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
A new bill presented in the House instructs the FTC to examine the use of ads that alter the physical characteristics of the face and body and develop a strategy to address the issue and reduce their use.
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