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AI safety fears put OpenAI and Anthropic in the FTC's crosshairs

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies over potential safety risks posed by their products, an agency spokesperson told Axios Wednesday. Why it matters: The federal government has largely taken a hands-off approach to regulating AI , but the FTC inves…

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  1. 2026-09-30 21:31 · Axios AI+
    AI safety fears put OpenAI and Anthropic in the FTC's crosshairs

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