FTC opens probe into OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI labs

The US Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI labs to evaluate risks their technology poses to consumers. Confirmed by an FTC spokesperson, the probe was first reported by the New York Post. This industry-wide inquiry could result in stricter AI regulations, increasing accountability for developers and expanding the regulatory scope to include nonprofits. The investigation focuses on consumer safety and the broader impact of AI technology deployment.