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FTC subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic as federal investigation deepens over AI safety concerns

The Federal Trade Commission sent subpoenas to OpenAI and Anthropic as part of an investigation into how leading artificial intelligence developers are approaching possible safety risks, the agency confirmed in late September. The FTC's inquiry, which also covers other AI developers, is expected to issue demands for information and compel testimony from executives.

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FTC subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic as federal investigation deepens over AI safety concerns
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The Federal Trade Commission sent subpoenas to Anthropic and OpenAI as it probes how leading artificial intelligence developers are approaching possible safety risks in technological advancements.

The FTC confirmed in late September that it had opened the investigation into the two companies, as well as other AI developers, with the inquiry expected to issue demands for information and compel testimony from executives.

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