FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over possible risks to consumers
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over potential risks their artificial intelligence products may pose to consumers[1–8, 10]. The FTC is drafting civil investigative demands, which are expected to be issued within weeks, requiring executives to testify and submit documents[1]. This investigation is part of an effort to gather information and assess the risks without halting product development or adjustments[1]. The FTC aims to balance this investigation with maintaining the United States' leadership in AI[1].
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- FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over possible risks to consumersPublished by asiaone.com, theyeshivaworld.com, wxxv25.com, abc7news.com, mymotherlode.com, abc11.com, netscape.com, bostonherald.com, coloradohometownweekly.com, advocate-news.com, times-standard.com, baltimoresun.com and 40 more ·
- OpenAI reacts to FTC investigation into AI safetyPublished by upnorthlive.com, wjactv.com, wach.com, cbs2iowa.com, katu.com, weartv.com, foxsanantonio.com, bakersfieldnow.com ·
- FTC opens probe into AI giants including Anthropic and OpenAIPublished by moneycontrol.com, hnrss.org, thestar.com.my, CNA (Channel NewsAsia) ·
- U.S. regulator launches broad investigation into Anthropic, OpenAI over AI safety-XinhuaPublished by english.news.cn, english.news.cn ·
- EUA: Regulador investiga OpenAI e Anthropic por possíveis riscos para consumidoresPublished by jornaldenegocios.pt, sapo.pt ·
- US regulator probes Anthropic and OpenAI over AI safetyPublished by CGTN, freemalaysiatoday.com ·
- US regulator launches probe into AI companiesPublished by aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com ·
- FTC opens probe into AI giants including Anthropic and OpenAI, source saysPublished by indiatimes.com, CNA (Channel NewsAsia) ·
- US Federal Trade Commission probes Anthropic, OpenAI over AI risksPublished by timeslive.co.za, businessday.co.za ·
- US FTC will investigate Anthropic and OpenAIcomputerworld.com · en ·
- FTC Probing OpenAI, Anthropic Over Product Safety Concernsinsurancejournal.com · en ·
- Le Tech Flash : La FTC ouvre une enquête sur Anthropic et OpenAI, par Léa Benaim - 01/10Tech Flash: FTC opens investigation into Anthropic and OpenAI, by Léa Benaim - 01/10bfmtv.com · fr ·
- FTC Is Investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and Other AI Companies Over Product RisksSlashdot · en ·
- FTC investigates OpenAI, Anthropic over AI product risks: Reportbeckershospitalreview.com · en ·
- La Commission fédérale américaine du commerce lance une enquête contre OpenAI et Anthropic pour prévenir les risques liés aux IA de pointeThe US Federal Trade Commission launches an investigation against OpenAI and Anthropic to prevent risks related to advanced AIbfmtv.com · fr ·
- KI: FTC eröffnet Untersuchung gegen Anthropic, OpenAI und Co.AI: FTC opens investigation against Anthropic, OpenAI and Co.golem.de · de ·
- “或对消费者构成危险”，OpenAI、Anthropic在美被调查数月"May pose a risk to consumers", OpenAI, Anthropic under investigation in the US for monthseeo.com.cn · zh ·
- US-Behörde leitet Untersuchung zu KI-Risiken bei Anthropic und OpenAI einUS agency initiates investigation into AI risks at Anthropic and OpenAIdiepresse.com · de ·
- US Regulator Probes Anthropic And OpenAI Over AI Safety: Reportdeccanchronicle.com · en ·
- FTC начала расследование против OpenAI, Anthropic и METR из‑за рисков ИИ‑агентовFTC starts investigation against OpenAI, Anthropic, and METR due to risks of AI agentshabr.com · ru ·
- Sicherheitspraktiken bei KI: US-Behörde knöpft sich Anthropic und OpenAI vorUS agency criticizes security practices of AI companies Anthropic and OpenAIstern.de · de ·
- La agencia de consumo de EE.UU. investiga a la empresas de IA por los riesgos de sus productoslavozdegalicia.es · es ·
- US regulator launches broad investigation into Anthropic and OpenAI over AI safetyenglish.onlinekhabar.com · en ·
- FTC's AI probe: What it could mean for OpenAI, Anthropicseekingalpha.com · en ·
- World : US Regulator Launches Broad Investigation Into Anthropic, OpenAI Over AI SafetyBERNAMA · en ·
- Toezichthouder VS onderzoekt OpenAI en Anthropic vanwege hackende AI-agentsUS regulator investigates OpenAI and Anthropic due to hacking AI agentstweakers.net · nl ·
- FTC onderzoekt OpenAI en Anthropic vanwege hacks door AI-agentsFTC investigates OpenAI and Anthropic due to hacks by AI agentstweakers.net · nl ·
- Regulador dos EUA amplia investigação sobre Anthropic e OpenAI após invasões de agentes de IAUS regulator expands investigation into Anthropic and OpenAI following AI agent breachesfolha.uol.com.br · pt ·
- FTC investigates OpenAI, Anthropic over possible risks to consumerswenatcheeworld.com · en ·
- Regulador investiga OpenAI e Anthropic por possíveis riscos para consumidoresRegulator investigates OpenAI and Anthropic for potential consumer risksdnoticias.pt · pt ·
- FTC investighează OpenAI, Anthropic și alte companii AI pentru riscurile produselorFTC investigates OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies for product risksg4media.ro · ro ·
- 美調查AI安全作為 傳鎖定Anthropic與OpenAIUS investigates AI safety as focus locks on Anthropic and OpenAIfeedburner.com · zh ·
- CNBC: FTC investighează OpenAI, Anthropic şi alte companii AI pentru riscurile produselorCNBC: FTC investigates OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies for product risksbursa.ro · ro ·
- US FTC investigates OpenAI and Anthropic over potential consumer harmsindianexpress.com · en ·
- 首次對AI代理採取行動！FTC調查Anthropic、OpenAI等巨頭FTC takes action against AI agents for the first time! Investigating giants like Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.news.ltn.com.tw · zh ·
- FTC launches AI safety probe into Anthropic, OpenAInst.com.my · en ·
- 美FTC擬加強調查OpenAI、Anthropic，數週內要求高層作證US FTC plans to strengthen investigation of OpenAI, Anthropic, requiring executives to testify within weekstw.news.yahoo.com · zh ·
- Toezichthouder FTC start onderzoek naar Anthropic en OpenAIRegulator FTC starts investigation into Anthropic and OpenAIvolkskrant.nl · nl ·
- FTC reportedly investigating OpenAI, Anthropic over potential consumer riskssiliconangle.com · en ·
- FTC investigates OpenAI and Anthropic over potential consumer harmsbostonglobe.com · en ·
- FTC launches broad investigation into Anthropic, OpenAI - Wed, 30 Sep 2026 PSTspokesman.com · en ·
- FTC Launches Broad Investigation Into Anthropic, OpenAIpoliticalwire.com · en ·
- La agencia de protección al consumidor de Estados Unidos investiga a gigantes de la IAUnited States consumer protection agency investigates AI giantseleconomista.com.mx · es ·
- La agencia de protección al consumidor de EE UU investiga a OpenAI, Anthropic y otros gigantes de la IAThe US consumer protection agency investigates OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI giantselpais.com · es ·
- FTC reportedly investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies over product risks · Diggdigg.com · en ·
- FTC investigating OpenAI and Anthropic – NBC Bay Areanbcbayarea.com · en ·
- AI agenti izazvali zabrinutost: FTC istražuje OpenAI, Anthropic i druge kompanijeAI agents have caused concern: FTC is investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and other companiesavaz.ba · bs ·
- US trade regulator opens investigation into AI giants including Anthropic and OpenAItheguardian.com · en ·
- FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over possible risks to consumers – Winnipeg Free Presswinnipegfreepress.com · en ·
- Trump’s FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic one day after bringing them to the White Houseindependent.co.uk · en ·
- FTC opens probe into OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI giantstheglobeandmail.com · en ·
- FTC reportedly looking into whether OpenAI, Anthropic violated consumer protection lawsyahoo.com · en ·
- FTC launches probe into OpenAI, Anthropic over ‘rogue’ AI agents as concerns grow over safetylivemint.com · en ·
- FTC Launches Probe into Anthropic, OpenAI, Other AI Labs over Consumer Risksbreitbart.com · en ·
- Η FTC ερευνά την Anthropic, την OpenAI και άλλες εταιρείες για πιθανούς κινδύνους από την τεχνητή νοημοσύνηFTC investigates Anthropic, OpenAI and other companies for potential risks from artificial intelligenceskai.gr · el ·
- FTC opens probe into safety of AI, including Anthropic and OpenAI: Sourceabcnews.com · en ·
- FTC Opens Sweeping Probe of Anthropic, OpenAI and Other Frontier AI Labsdailyhodl.com · en ·
- FTC Opens Sweeping Probe into OpenAI and Anthropic Over Rogue AI Agent Attacksandroidheadlines.com · en ·
- AI news: FTC opens probe into tech giants including Anthropic, OpenAIbnnbloomberg.ca · en ·
- FTC reportedly probes Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI labs over consumer risks · Diggdigg.com · en ·
- AI代理闖禍、監管出手！FTC調查OpenAI與AnthropicAI agent causes trouble, regulators step in! FTC investigates OpenAI and Anthropicnews.cnyes.com · zh ·
- OpenAI ve Anthropic mercek altında: FTC'den yapay zeka devlerine soruşturmaOpenAI and Anthropic under investigation by the FTC for artificial intelligence giantsgazeteoksijen.com · tr ·
- F.T.C. Investigates OpenAI and Anthropic Over Potential Consumer Harmsnytimes.com · en ·
- FTC investigating Anthropic, OpenAI and other companies over potential AI riskscbsnews.com · en ·
- FTC probing OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies over riskscnbc.com · en ·
- La FTC investiga a OpenAI y Anthropic por preocupaciones sobre seguridad de productosThe FTC investigates OpenAI and Anthropic over product safety concernslarepublica.co · es ·
- The FTC has reportedly opened an investigation into OpenAI and Anthropic.theverge.com · en ·
- FTC Launches 'Rogue AI' Probe Of OpenAI, Anthropic - And Takes Aim At Their Regulatory Moatzerohedge.com · en ·
- 曝美国联邦贸易委员会对 Anthropic、OpenAI 及其他 AI 实验室加大调查力度US Federal Trade Commission intensifies investigation into Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI labsithome.com · zh ·
- FTC opens sweeping probe of Anthropic, OpenAI and other super intelligence modelsnypost.com · en ·