AI safety fears put OpenAI and Anthropic in the FTC's crosshairs

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies over potential safety risks posed by their products, an agency spokesperson told Axios Wednesday.Why it matters: The federal government has largely taken a hands-off approach to regulating AI, but the FTC investigation could signal a shift for the industry.Driving the news: FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson is preparing civil investigative demands that would compel AI executives to turn over documents and testify about the safety of their models, according to the New York Post, which first reported the news.The prob