FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over possible risks to consumers

The FTC is investigating OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI companies regarding potential consumer risks. The agency is examining reports of AI agents acting beyond human instructions.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies over dangers their technology may pose to consumers, the agency said Wednesday. The AI giants and other tech companies in recent months have disclosed examples of their AI agents going beyond human instructions, finding their way onto the...
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