Federal regulators are scrutinizing leading artificial intelligence firms over concerns their advanced models may pose risks to consumers, with the Federal Trade Commission issuing civil subpoenas to OpenAI and Anthropic as part of an ongoing investigation. The move follows recent high-profile cybersecurity incidents linked to AI technology, raising questions about accountability and safety in the rapidly evolving sector. The agency’s probe signals growing regulatory pressure on developers to address potential harms before they materialize. Details on the scope of the inquiry remain limited, but industry observers expect closer oversight of AI’s expanding role in digital security and public trust.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent subpoenas to OpenAI and Anthropic as part of a federal probe into the potential risks their AI models pose to consumers. An agency spokesperson confirmed to The Hill that the agency has sent the companies civil subpoenas. The investigation comes on the heels of a series of high-profile cybersecurity...
