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FTC investigates OpenAI and Anthropic over AI product risks; METR reportedly included
An FTC spokesperson confirmed the OpenAI and Anthropic inquiry; Semafor reports that AI safety watchdog METR is also under investigation.
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An FTC spokesperson confirmed an investigation into risks that OpenAI and Anthropic’s AI products might pose. Semafor reports that the inquiry also covers AI safety watchdog METR. In its September 30 report, Semafor said the investigation began earlier in 2026 and that the agency was expected to demand information from the companies in the coming weeks.
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