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The FTC Is Investigating OpenAI — Here’s Why

The FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic, according to Axios senior AI reporter Madison Mills, who discussed the probe and her reporting on agentic security breaches involving the companies on the Prof G Markets podcast. The episode also featured University of Michigan public policy and economics professor Justin Wolfers unpacking the latest inflation report and what the bond market is signaling about the economy, and host Ed Elson's take on President Trump's meeting with AI leaders.

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The FTC Is Investigating OpenAI — Here’s Why
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Ed Elson is joined by Madison Mills to discuss the FTC’s investigation into OpenAI and Anthropic. She also breaks down her reporting on the agentic security breaches involving the companies. Then, Justin Wolfers returns to unpack the latest inflation report and explain what the bond market is signaling about the health of the economy. Finally, Ed shares his take on President Trump’s meeting with AI leaders.

Madison Mills is a senior AI reporter at Axios. Justin Wolfers is a Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Michigan and the founder of Platypus Economics.

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