Report: FTC probes Anthropic, OpenAI after Trump dismissed AI fears as “hoax”

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Anthropic and OpenAI engaged in deceptive practices, specifically concerning the transparency of their data handling and AI development processes. The agency is considering imposing financial penalties for potential reporting failures that are comparable to those applied to companies violating data breach disclosure requirements. This inquiry marks an escalation in regulatory oversight as federal authorities evaluate how to hold artificial intelligence firms accountable for information practices that potentially mislead consumers or regulators.