# US trade regulator opens investigation into AI giants including Anthropic and OpenAI > Source: > Published: 2026-09-30 18:35:05+00:00 # US trade regulator opens investigation into AI giants including Anthropic and OpenAI By ReutersSource: [The Guardian Technology](https://www.theguardian.com/us/technology) FTC move is first official US enforcement action on rogue AI agents, following surge in incidents first reported in July The US’s main trade regulator is conducting an industry-wide investigation into [Anthropic](https://www.machinebrief.com/glossary/anthropic), [OpenAI](https://www.machinebrief.com/glossary/openai) and other AI labs to uncover the potential dangers their technology poses to consumers. The investigation by the Federal Trade Commission is the first official US enforcement action that delves into rogue AI agents, following a surge in incidents first reported in July that have stoked fears among the public that uncontrolled AI could one day harm humans. [Continue reading...](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/30/ftc-investigation-anthropic-openai) Get AI news in your inbox Daily digest of what matters in AI.