FTC chair warns Tim Cook that Apple News curation may breach FTC Act

FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson sent a warning letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, dated February 12, 2026 on the FTC site, about Apple News. The letter cites a study that found the app favored left-leaning outlets, and it warns that misrepresenting the service could violate Section 5 of the FTC Act. It reminds Apple of its obligations to customers and sets out no specific remedy.

• Warning letter from Chairman Andrew Ferguson to Tim Cook
• Dated February 12, 2026 on the FTC page
• Risk framed as a possible Section 5 FTC Act violation over Apple News
• No specific remedy or deadline set in the letter