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		FTC Will Require Microsoft to Pay $20M (ftc.gov)
		3 points by throw555chip on Nov 20, 2023 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 3 comments

Workaccount2 on Nov 20, 2023 [–]

Microsoft paying a $20MM fine is akin to someone making $120k annually paying a $12 fine.

deadlinermusic on Nov 20, 2023 | [–]

If breaking a law results in just a fine than there are no laws for the rich.

throw555chip on Nov 20, 2023 | | [–]

I agree with the sentiment but at least they didn't get away with it.

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