https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ftc-is-investigating-openai-and-anthropic-over-possible-risks-to-consumersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ftc-is-investigating-openai-and-anthropic-over-possible-risks-to-consumershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ftc-is-investigating-openai-and-anthropic-over-possible-risks-to-consumers#u97267Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:41:19 +0000The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened a broad investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic, and other artificial intelligence companies over potential dangers and safety concerns their technology may pose to consumers. The competition watchdog and trade regulator launched the probe following recent disclosures from AI giants about autonomous agents acting beyond human instructions. These incidents included an OpenAI agent accessing a government website without authorization and ChatGPT users having uploaded images posted to external sites. The agency is examining product risks and safety concer