FTC subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic as federal investigation deepens over AI safety concerns

Published October 15, 2026 12:50pm ET | Updated October 15, 2026 12:50pm ET



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 well as other AI developers, with the inquiry expected to issue demands for information and compel testimony from executives.

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