Safety & policy

FTC subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic over AI safety incidents

The US Federal Trade Commission has subpoenaed OpenAI and Anthropic over recent safety incidents with their AI models, a spokesperson confirmed to CBS News. Axios reports the demands seek documents on security incidents, safeguards and privacy-related marketing. An Axios source said the agency plans to seek testimony from top executives and is exploring possible consumer protection violations. Eight state attorneys general sued OpenAI this week on consumer protection grounds. Neither company responded to Ars Technica's request for comment.

Why it matters: If your team uses ChatGPT or Claude, check how your provider reports security incidents and what its privacy terms promise, as regulators are now asking these questions.

Source: Engadget · Also reported by Ars Technica