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Oct 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
FTC subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic
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The Federal Trade Commission subpoenaed OpenAI and Anthropic as part of an investigation into possible consumer harms. A separate report said the FTC may fine AI companies at rates comparable to those imposed on companies that delay reporting data breaches.
WHO: Federal Trade Commission
WHAT: Subpoenaed OpenAI and Anthropic while investigating possible consumer harms at the companies.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 3:28 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The subpoenas were part of an FTC investigation into possible consumer harms at the two AI companies.
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