The FTC is the U.S. federal agency that enforces consumer protection and antitrust law. Recent coverage has focused on AI oversight: the FTC sent civil investigative demands to Anthropic and OpenAI over safety, privacy and safeguards; its chair suggested AI developers should be liable for the conduct of their agents; and former chief technologist Neil Chilson warned that antitrust exemptions for frontier AI labs could create a cartel.
Trump announces 'Super Intelligence Force' AI task forceTrump announced a 'Super Intelligence Force' AI task force meant to coordinate the federal government so America leads in super intelligence and to protect US interests. The announcement gave no specifics on actions or oversight; it will be led by DNI Jay Clayton and FTC chair Andrew Ferguson, after Trump met tech CEOs and signed a self-policing 'constitution'.
FTC seeks AI executives' testimony in harm probeThe US Federal Trade Commission is reportedly investigating AI model safety risks and consumer harm and is seeking testimony from AI executives. The report names Anthropic and OpenAI among large AI companies working with the government on product safety.
FTC subpoenas Anthropic and OpenAI over safetyThe FTC issued civil investigative demands to Anthropic and OpenAI seeking documents on safety incidents, privacy policies and safeguards as part of a probe into potential consumer protection violations.
Ex-regulators: Existing AI Laws IgnoredFormer regulators and analysts say existing laws applicable to AI are being ignored; after Trump signed a largely industry-led AI safety accord, proposals in Congress, including a 'kill switch' requirement, remain contentious.
The looming threat of artificial intelligence technologiesThe Federal Trade Commission is probing AI giants including Anthropic and OpenAI, while a new report reveals rogue AI security threats. The article also mixes in other news summaries, including Trump's campaign, a Cornell University assault case, and more.
FTC Probing OpenAI and Anthropic Over Product SafetyThe Federal Trade Commission is scrutinizing OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI companies over the safety of their products. The probe comes amid high-profile cybersecurity incidents. Details of the investigation have not been disclosed.
FTC chair suggests AI developers liable for agent conductThe U.S. FTC chair suggested that AI developers should be held liable for the conduct of their agents. The stance could establish an accountability framework for AI agents and affect how developers deploy autonomous agent systems.
Former FTC Technologist Warns Against AI 'Cartel'Former FTC Chief Technologist Neil Chilson warns that government-backed antitrust exemptions for frontier AI labs seeking safety coordination could create a durable 'cartel' harming competition. He argues firms can collaborate on safety standards without suspending antitrust rules.
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