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FTC Chief Challenges Gmail Over Alleged Partisan Spam Filtering. The head of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has accused Google's Gmail of partisan bias in its spam filters. In a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson claimed Gmail routinely blocks Republican campaign emails while letting similar Democratic messages through. Google strongly denies the allegation, insisting its filters use neutral signals, such as how often users mark emails as spam or whether bulk messages come from high-volume senders. A spokesperson said the company will review the letter and work with regulators constructively. Republicans have long accused big tech firms of suppressing conservative voices, a charge repeatedly rejected by the companies. A previous lawsuit by the Republican National Committee against Google was dismissed by a U.S. judge. Ferguson warned that inconsistent practices could trigger an FTC investigation and potential enforcement action, putting fresh scrutiny on Google's email service.
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