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FTC opens investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI labs
The Decoder FTC launches sweeping probe into OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI labs over consumer protection concerns
The FTC is formally investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and other leading AI labs over possible consumer protection violations, using binding demands for documents and executive testimony.
Why it matters
The probe could lead to rules or penalties affecting the chatbots and AI tools consumers use every day.
Latest brief · Oct 19, 2026