FTC Bans NGL App from Marketing to Teens After Deceptive Practices

NGL Labs faces $5 million settlement for misleading users, failing to protect against cyberbullying, and violating child privacy laws.

NGL Labs falsely marketed its anonymous messaging app as safe for teens, despite known risks.
The app's AI content moderation failed to prevent bullying and harassment.
NGL sent fake messages to entice users into expensive subscriptions.
The FTC's order includes a ban on marketing to users under 18 and mandates data deletion for users under 13.
NGL Labs agreed to the settlement but disputed some of the FTC's claims.