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The Federal Trade Commission has opened a broad investigation into whether OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies have hurt consumers, a person with knowledge of the inquiry said Wednesday, amid growing scrutiny of the technology’s dangers.
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The Federal Trade Commission launched a broad investigation into whether OpenAI, Anthropic, and other artificial intelligence companies harmed consumers on Wednesday, September 29, 2026.
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{
    "date": "2026-09-29",
    "organization": "Federal Trade Commission",
    "companies_investigated": [
        "OpenAI",
        "Anthropic"
    ]
}
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Regulation Artificial Intelligence Consumer Protection
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October 1, 2026 at 5:05 PM (1 week ago)
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October 1, 2026 at 5:05 PM (1 week ago)

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A.I. Is Going Rogue. Who Should Be Held Responsible?
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https://nytimes.com/2026/10/01/technology/ai-rogue-agents-liability.html

As AI models go rogue, hacking companies and government websites, an unlikely coalition is pushing for AI companies to be held legally responsible. Legal scholars debate how existing laws, which often hinge on human intent, apply to these new, unpredictable technologies.

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F.T.C. Investigates OpenAI and Anthropic Over Potential Consumer Harms
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/30/technology/ftc-openai-anthropic-investigation.html

The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI companies regarding potential consumer harms. The inquiry will examine whether these companies have violated federal laws prohibiting unfair and deceptive practices.

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