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Consumer rights aren't guaranteed in a digital world, warns Consumer Reports CEO

Dec 23, 2022
Marta Tellado, CEO of the nonprofit Consumer Reports, says shift to a digital economy may endanger some consumer rights.
Consumer Reports CEO Marta Tellado cautions that consumer protections have not kept up in areas of the economy like artificial intelligence and digital algorithms.
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The Consumer Reports CEO on fighting for protections in our online world

May 22, 2020
Hard-won regulations that protect consumers in the analog world have not caught up with the digital marketplace.
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How to shop for a hospital

Jan 28, 2015
You could turn to a hospital-rating company or mine these resources to make a decision.

How do store brands stack up against name brands?

Dec 10, 2014
Store brands can be just as good as name brands. But there are some trade-offs.

Americans appear ready to go shopping again

Sep 25, 2014
A new survey says Americans will increase their purchases of big-ticket items.

Chevy Impala: The great American car?

Jul 26, 2013
Move aside Lexus, and make way for the first American car to top "Consumer Reports" list in decades.

More hype than science behind some cancer screenings

Jan 30, 2013
A new report from Consumer Reports finds some cancer screenings are over-sold to the public.

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Final note: Bad Karma at Fisker Automotive

Sep 26, 2012
The new Karma luxury hybrid is smarting from a series of bruising reviews over at Consumer Reports.

The best and worst of fast food

Sep 3, 2010
This final note today, we're going to do burgers in honor of the news about Burger King this week that it's been sold for $4 billion. Consumer...