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Coverage dated October 15, 2026

FTC subpoenas OpenAI, Anthropic in safety incidents probe

Headline from The Hill

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent subpoenas to OpenAI and Anthropic as part of a federal probe into the potential risks their AI models pose to consumers. An agency spokesperson confirmed to The Hill that the agency has sent the companies civil subpoenas.

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  1. CBS News

    FTC issues subpoenas to Anthropic and OpenAI over safety incidents (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The demands come amid mounting public concerns about the potential risks posed by frontier AI models.

  2. The Hill

    FTC subpoenas OpenAI, Anthropic in safety incidents probe (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent subpoenas to OpenAI and Anthropic as part of a federal probe into the potential risks their AI models pose to consumers. An agency spokesperson confirmed to The Hill that the agency has sent the companies civil subpoenas.

  3. Washington Examiner

    FTC subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic as federal investigation deepens over AI safety concerns (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The Federal Trade Commission sent subpoenas to Anthropic and OpenAI as it probes how leading artificial intelligence developers are approaching possible safety risks in technological advancements. The FTC confirmed in late September that it had opened the investigation into the two companies, as wel…

  4. Gizmodo

    FTC Subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic Over AI Safety Concerns (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    The agency is seeking records related to AI safety incidents as it investigates potential consumer protection violations.

  5. Engadget

    FTC subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic following safety failures (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    The FTC is investigating possible consumer harms at two major AI companies.