FTC subpoenas OpenAI, Anthropic over consumer safety concerns: Axios

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued subpoenas to OpenAI and Anthropic , two leading firms in artificial intelligence, to investigate potential consumer safety violations. These subpoenas, which exceed 50 pages, are part of a broader inquiry into the safety and privacy practices of both companies. The FTC’s action highlights an intensified regulatory focus on AI firms amidst growing concerns over consumer protection. Additionally, OpenAI and Anthropic are major players in the current AI model market, with OpenAI known for its GPT-6 series and Anthropic for its Claude 5.5. This development adds to the existing scrutiny, including lawsuits against OpenAI and other investigations into potential consumer harms.

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