FTC launches consumer protection investigations into OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI labs

According to The Decoder, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is launching investigations into leading AI labs including OpenAI and Anthropic over suspected consumer protection violations. FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson plans to compel the production of company documents through legally binding Civil Investigative Demands and to question executives. The relevant orders are expected to be formally issued within weeks. The investigation is still in its initial stages; the FTC plans to obtain evidence through compulsory means, and further developments remain to be seen.

AI overview of reporting · Updated 17 days ago