Scoop: The FTC is demanding Anthropic execs testify in expanding AI safety probe
Anthropic faces FTC testimony demand on its IPO pitch day.
TL;DR
- The FTC is demanding testimony from Anthropic executives as part of a consumer harm probe.
- Both Anthropic and OpenAI have received civil subpoenas for documents concerning safety incidents.
- The FTC has investigative authority over unfair or deceptive actions that could harm consumers.
- Anthropic has warned that the FTC investigation could result in significant costs and model design changes.
- This escalation in the FTC probe occurs on the same day Anthropic is pitching investors for a large IPO.