Home › 2026-10-15

FTC subpoenas OpenAI, Anthropic in safety incidents probe

First seen Oct 15, 2026, 10:42 AM ET · Updated Oct 15, 2026, 10:42 AM ET · 2 outlets

2 outlets (The Hill and Axios) are covering this story.

• The Hill reports: “The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent subpoenas to OpenAI and Anthropic as part of a federal probe into the potential risks their AI models pose to consumers. An agency spokesperson confirmed to …”
• Axios reports: “The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday sent civil subpoenas to AI giants seeking documents about safety incidents that have spiraled into an industry crisis. The FTC sought documents from Anthro…”

Read the full coverage

• The Hill: FTC subpoenas OpenAI, Anthropic in safety incidents probe
• Axios: Scoop: The FTC demanded documents from AI giants over recent safety incidents