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flag FTC sues Pearl AI for hiding subscription fees in deceptive sign-up tactics.

flag The Federal Trade Commission has sued Pearl, an AI search engine by JustAnswer, alleging it deceived hundreds of thousands of consumers through hidden subscription fees. flag The FTC says users were lured by targeted ads to landing pages where a chatbot prompted sign-ups for $1 or $5, then charged much higher monthly fees without clear notice, with terms buried near a prominent "Confirm now" button. flag The agency claims the company’s CEO knew of the tactics but refused to change them. flag JustAnswer denies wrongdoing, stating pricing is clear and cancellations are easy. flag The case is part of a broader federal crackdown on "dark patterns" used to trap users in unwanted subscriptions.

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