FTC investigates OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI labs
What happened
On 1 October 2026, The Decoder reported that the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was investigating leading AI labs, including OpenAI and Anthropic, over potential consumer protection violations. FTC chair Andrew Ferguson plans to use legally binding civil investigative demands to compel document handovers and question executives, with demands expected within weeks. The report says the investigation began before the Hugging Face hack and also covers AI safety organisation METR. No further details or responses from those involved are available.
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- The DecoderSelectedFTC launches sweeping probe into OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI labs over consumer protection concerns
The US Federal Trade Commission is investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and other leading AI labs over potential consumer protection violations. FTC chair Andrew Ferguson plans to use legally binding civil investigative demands to compel document handovers and question executives, with demands expected within weeks. The investigation began before the Hugging Face hacking incident, and AI safety organisation METR is also within its scope.
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