FTC Investigates OpenAI, Anthropic Over Potential Consumer Risks
publishers 20articles 22first reported 30 Sep, 15:45 UTCdeveloping since 30 Sep · 8 editions
The Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI and Anthropic over potential risks their artificial intelligence products pose to consumers, according to reports from AP, Reuters, CNBC, The Washington Post and The New York Times.
CNBC reported that the inquiry also covers other AI companies, while Reuters described the investigation as involving AI companies including OpenAI and Anthropic. The Washington Post characterized the probe as broad.
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Written from 5 articles, headlines and summaries only; 5 independent newsrooms once syndicated copies count as one; the editor kept it as written.
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WHAT THE EDITOR DID
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