# FTC is investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies over product risks > Source: > Published: 2026-09-30 15:28:57+00:00 # FTC is investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies over product risks Source: [CNBC Technology](https://www.cnbc.com/technology/) The probe adds to the mounting scrutiny that [OpenAI](https://www.machinebrief.com/glossary/openai)and[Anthropic](https://www.machinebrief.com/glossary/anthropic)have been facing over their safety practices following the[Hugging Face](https://www.machinebrief.com/glossary/hugging-face)hack. Get AI news in your inbox Daily digest of what matters in AI. ## Also reported by - machinebrief.com: FTC launches sweeping probe into OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI labs over consumer protection concerns