FTC investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI firms over product risks
The probe adds to mounting scrutiny facing OpenAI and Anthropic over their safety practices following the Hugging Face hack.
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The US Federal Trade Commission is investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies over risks associated with their products, according to CNBC.
The investigation adds to a growing wave of scrutiny that OpenAI and Anthropic have faced in recent time over their safety practices, particularly in the wake of the Hugging Face hack, which has drawn additional attention to security and safety issues across the AI industry.
Details about the specific scope of the FTC's probe, including which product risks are under review or what regulatory action might follow, were not disclosed in the available reporting.
The investigation reflects broader regulatory interest in how AI companies manage risks tied to their products, as government agencies increasingly examine the safety practices of major players in the rapidly growing artificial intelligence sector.
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