FTC has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI companies regarding the potential risks of their products

The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic, and other artificial intelligence companies to assess the potential dangers associated with the products they have developed. The investigation was confirmed to CNBC by an agency spokesperson, but no details were provided regarding the timeline or scope of the inquiries.

The FTC’s action targets risks that could arise from the use of artificial intelligence-based products. The agency is set to analyze relevant information to determine whether these systems could generate negative effects for users or raise issues that fall within its jurisdiction.

OpenAI, the company that develops ChatGPT, and Anthropic, the creator of Claude, are among the firms being investigated. The inquiry also includes other companies in the artificial intelligence sector, without their identities or the products being analyzed having been specified so far.

The investigation reflects growing concerns among U.S. authorities regarding the impact and safety of AI technologies, as they are integrated into an increasing number of services and products.

The FTC has not yet announced any conclusions and has not specified whether the inquiries could lead to penalties or additional measures.