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FTC subpoenas Anthropic and OpenAI over AI safety incidents

A spokesperson confirmed the agency is seeking information on possible consumer protection violations at both companies.

Updated Oct 15, 2026 · 20:16 UTC2 reports

The short version

  • A Federal Trade Commission spokesperson confirmed subpoenas to Anthropic and OpenAI over possible consumer protection violations.[CBS News]
  • The agency is seeking documents on safety incidents, privacy policies and safeguards at both companies.[CBS News]
  • Civil investigative demands were sent to both companies on Wednesday, according to Axios reporting.[CBS News]

Key facts

  • The FTC subpoenaed Anthropic and OpenAI to gather information about potential consumer protection violations.[CBS News]
  • The FTC is seeking documents on safety incidents, privacy policies and safeguards at both companies.[CBS News]
  • The FTC sent civil investigative demands to both companies on Wednesday, according to Axios reporting.[CBS News]
  • Engadget reports that eight state attorneys general filed a suit against OpenAI alleging consumer protection violations.[Engadget]

What remains uncertain

  • The scope, outcome, and any enforcement action from the FTC inquiry remain unknown.[CBS News]
  • A plan to issue subpoenas to third-party organizations later is attributed to a person familiar with the matter, as cited by Axios.[CBS News]

Sources

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