FTC investigates OpenAI and Anthropic over safety concerns

Summary

The FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over possible consumer harms, according to the articles. Ars Technica reports the inquiry concerns security incidents and possible penalties comparable to those for companies that delay reporting data breaches; Engadget says the FTC subpoenaed the companies following safety failures.

Timeline

1. Ars Technica

   15 Oct 2026, 15:43 UTCSource ↗

   Ars Technica reports that the FTC is probing OpenAI and Anthropic over security incidents and may impose fines comparable to those for companies that delay reporting data breaches.

2. Engadget

   15 Oct 2026, 19:28 UTCSource ↗

   Engadget reports that the FTC subpoenaed OpenAI and Anthropic as it investigates possible consumer harms following safety failures.