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Politics● ElevatedOct 1 · Oct 1, 2026, 7:32 PM

FTC launches probe into OpenAI, Anthropic over model consumer risks

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hill · North America

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened an investigation into AI firms OpenAI and Anthropic over the potential dangers their models pose to consumers. The probe, confirmed by an 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…

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