US Trade Commission Opens Inquiry Into AI Risks at OpenAI and Anthropic

The US Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation involving OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI labs to assess the risks that artificial intelligence agents may pose to consumers.

The inquiry will examine consumer risks linked to the technology and seek to determine the companies’ responsibility for those risks.

Its focus is on AI agents, rather than artificial intelligence in general, placing the potential consequences of their use at the centre of the review.

The information provided does not identify the other labs involved or specify which products are under scrutiny. It also gives no timetable for the investigation.

The opening of the inquiry does not establish wrongdoing by the companies. Its stated purpose is to evaluate risks and clarify corporate responsibility.