# FTC opens probe into AI giants including Anthropic and OpenAI, source says

https://mins.news/en/item/80428

- Reuters, 2026-09-30 14:15 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/ftc-opens-probe-into-ai-giants-including-anthropic-openai-new-york-post-reports-2026-09-30/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abd1967a32b78000172fb17

> The Federal Trade Commission is launching a broad investigation into Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI labs to examine potential dangers their technology may pose to consumers, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.

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