FTC Subpoenas Anthropic and OpenAI Over Safety Incidents, Axios Reports
Summary
The FTC issued subpoenas to Anthropic and OpenAI, seeking documents on safety incidents, privacy policies and safeguards, Axios reported. The agency sent civil investigative demands on Wednesday, two weeks after confirming a probe. The FTC could compel the companies to testify before Congress about their products.
Key Points
- An FTC spokesperson confirms the subpoenas seek information on potential consumer protection violations.
- Axios, citing a person familiar, reports the FTC plans later subpoenas to third-party organizations.
- An AP-NORC poll finds 64% of U.S. adults say AI is developing too fast.