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The Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic…

…and other AI companies over potential dangers posed by their products, an agency spokesperson confirmed to CNBC. The probe adds to mounting scrutiny over the companies' safety practices, especially after industry researchers warned about the potential for catastrophic harm.

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The Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI companies over potential dangers posed by their products, an agency spokesperson confirmed to CNBC. The probe adds to mounting scrutiny over the companies' safety practices, especially after industry researchers warned about the potential for catastrophic harm.