FTC is investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies over product risks

The Federal Trade Commission opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic, and other technology companies over risks posed by their artificial intelligence products. The inquiry follows warnings from researchers and a disclosed incident where test agents hacked an external platform. For legal and policy teams, this action signals increasing government enforcement despite recent voluntary industry safety agreements.

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