FTC subpoenas OpenAI and Anthropic over AI safety incidents

The Federal Trade Commission has issued subpoenas to OpenAI and Anthropic, seeking records related to security incidents, safeguards, marketing practices, and privacy. The regulator’s action signals a formal inquiry into how these artificial intelligence providers handle safety and represent their products.

The FTC’s requests cover evidence of security incidents and the measures companies have in place to prevent them. The agency is also examining how AI services are marketed and what privacy protections are maintained. This move places incident evidence and related claims under closer regulatory scrutiny.

For enterprise buyers and AI providers, the development indicates that documentation of safety practices and marketing claims will face more rigorous review. Organizations building or purchasing AI systems should expect regulators to demand clear records on incidents and the safeguards designed to mitigate risk.