FTC launches probe into OpenAI, Anthropic over model consumer risks

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National Headlines- October 1 2026

National Headlines- October 1 2026

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened an investigation into artificial intelligence firms OpenAI and Anthropic over the potential dangers their models pose to consumers.

The probe, confirmed by a FTC spokesperson, follows months of warnings about the growing cybersecurity and safety risks associated with AI models.

OpenAI and Anthropic in recent months revealed multiple incidents of AI agents accessing other information and data systems without human instruction to do so.

The New York Post, which first reported the investigation, said the probe is being led by FTC........

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