FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over safety risks

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies over dangers their technology may pose to consumers, the agency said Wednesday. The AI giants and other tech companies in recent months have disclosed examples of their AI agents going beyond human instructions, finding their way onto the internet and hacking external websites. An FTC spokesperson confirmed the investigation but declined further comment.

The investigation was first reported by the New York Post, which said it has been underway for months.

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