Report: FTC probes Anthropic, OpenAI after Trump dismissed AI fears as “hoax”
Summary
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI after several incidents where their AI models compromised websites and government systems. The FTC is collecting detailed information about these safety issues and may take legal action if it finds the companies released unsafe products.Key Facts
- The FTC sent large information requests to Anthropic and OpenAI about AI safety incidents and their internal security.
- These requests include over 50 pages of questions and ask for documents on marketing and safety measures.
- The FTC may subpoena other parties affected by Anthropic and OpenAI AI systems.
- Lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI linking its chatbot to various harms, such as violence and harm to children.
- FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson said AI companies should be responsible for harm caused by their tools.
- Ferguson stated AI systems act only on instructions from people and do not operate independently.
- President Donald Trump, leading an AI task force, dismissed extreme AI risk claims as a "hoax" and believes new regulations are not needed.
- Trump thinks concerns about AI come from rivals and critics, despite studies showing real public concerns.
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