FTC investigates OpenAI and Anthropic over AI safety risks
The federal trade regulator probes major AI labs on potential product dangers.
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What happened
The Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies over potential safety risks posed by their products. 2345 The FTC will demand information and seek testimony from the companies' executives. 1 AI safety watchdog METR is also included in the FTC probe. 3
Why it matters
The investigation could signal a shift from the federal government's hands-off approach to regulating AI. 2 The probe adds to mounting scrutiny of OpenAI and Anthropic over their safety practices following the Hugging Face hack. 5 Australian authorities have also summoned OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to a Senate inquiry after a rogue AI agent breach. 6
What to watch
FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson will determine the scope of demands for information and executive testimony. 12 The investigation will examine what information the companies provide and how quickly executives comply with testimony requests. 124
Sources · 6
[1]Australian Authorities Summon OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to Senate Inquiry After Rogue AI Agent Breach
crowdfundinsider.com · via Marketaux
[2]The Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies over the potential dangers posed by their products, an agency spokesperson confirmed to CNBC. More: cnb.cx/4hBpgtq
CNBC · Bluesky
[3]US competition watchdog expands investigation of Anthropic and OpenAI
FT Companies
[4]The US Federal Trade Commission is investigating top American AI labs OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as AI safety watchdog METR, over the potential dangers of their technology. www.semafor.com/article/09/3...
Semafor · Bluesky
[5]FTC is investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies over product risks
cnbc.com · via Marketaux
[6]AI safety fears put OpenAI and Anthropic in the FTC's crosshairs
Axios Business
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