FTC launches probe into Anthropic, OpenAI over AI model risks
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Anthropic, OpenAI, and other AI labs for potential consumer harm, officials told The Post. FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson initiated the probe after the Hugging Face incident in July, when over 1,000 AI agents breached the platform. The agency plans to issue civil investigative demands (CIDs) to compel executives—including Dario Amodei of Anthropic, Sam…
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- FTC probes Anthropic, OpenAI, and other labs for alleged unfair or deceptive AI practices under the FTC Act
- Civil investigative demands (CIDs) will force executives to testify about model risks, per administration officials
- Probe follows July’s Hugging Face incident, where 1,000+ AI agents breached the platform, and earlier mental health inquiries
The investigation aligns with a White House accord signed by AI leaders on Tuesday, pledging self-regulation. Ferguson has framed the probe as a means to ensure competition, not stifle innovation, though critics—including some AI executives—warn of unchecked risks. The FTC’s Office of Technology is hiring new staff for the probe, while Anthropic and OpenAI have not yet commented.
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nypost.com · 29 September 2026
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