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FTC demands documents from OpenAI and Anthropic
The US Federal Trade Commission has subpoenaed OpenAI and Anthropic over AI safety incidents, seeking documents on security breaches and safeguarding practices.
In brief
The US Federal Trade Commission has subpoenaed OpenAI and Anthropic over AI safety incidents, seeking documents on security breaches and safeguarding practices. The FTC subpoenaed OpenAI and Anthropic on Wednesday over AI safety incidents, demanding documents on security and safeguarding as it investigates potential…
FTC subpoenas AI companies
The US Federal Trade Commission sent civil investigative demands to Anthropic and OpenAI on Wednesday, seeking documents about safety incidents involving their AI models.
What the FTC is asking for
Each demand runs to more than fifty pages and asks for documents on security incidents, safeguarding practices, marketing materials and privacy policies. The probe focuses on potential consumer protection violations.
OpenAI cooperates, executives to testify
OpenAI said it would cooperate with the FTC. The agency plans to compel top AI executives to testify about their products and will send demands to third-party AI organisations later.
“Safety remains a top priority. We will engage constructively with the FTC.”
The big picture
The FTC subpoenaed OpenAI and Anthropic on Wednesday over AI safety incidents, demanding documents on security and safeguarding as it investigates potential consumer protection violations.


