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

> Source: <https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/technology/4767230/ftc-subpoena-openai-anthropic-federal-investigation-safety/>
> Published: 2026-10-15 16:50:19+00:00

The [Federal Trade Commission](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/ftc/) sent subpoenas to Anthropic and [OpenAI](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/openai/) as it probes how leading [artificial intelligence](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/artificial-intelligence/) developers are approaching possible safety risks in technological advancements.

The FTC [confirmed](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/technology/4749155/ftc-investigation-anthropic-openai-frontier-ai/) 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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