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The FTC is investigating the dangers that AI agent technology may pose to consumers. This move stems from recent incidents such as AI agents invading the open source platform Hugging Face. FTC Chairman Ferguson has publicly expressed concerns about AI developers.
The FTC is conducting an industry-wide investigation into Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI labs. (Reuters photo)
[Financial Channel/Comprehensive Report] A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) official said on Wednesday (30th) that the FTC is conducting an industry-wide investigation into Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI laboratories to expose the potential dangers of related technologies to consumers. This investigation is also the first time the United States has officially taken enforcement action against out-of-control AI agents.
"Reuters" reported that since July, incidents related to AI agents have surged, raising public concerns that uncontrolled AI may one day harm humans. The FTC plans to formally request information from top executives at top AI developers including Anthropic, OpenAI and research group METR and force them to testify, officials said.
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Anthropic and OpenAI have both used METR to conduct independent investigations into security incidents involving their AI technologies. Anthropic, OpenAI and METR did not respond to the report.
The official said that before the AI agent developed by OpenAI invaded the open source platform Hugging Face, US FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson had expressed concerns about these companies. But the revelation that OpenAI's agents were detecting vulnerabilities in the AI coding center before launching a large-scale attack has heightened the urgency of the issue.
Ferguson told Reuters in an interview last week that if a developer directs an agent to conduct network security testing that leads to a hacker attack, the developer should bear responsibility for any damage caused. Ferguson pointed out that the United States should review existing laws before seeking to pass new laws to regulate AI.
The FTC has broad authority to sue businesses for unfair or deceptive practices and has used its authority in the past to take action against companies that fail to take reasonable steps to protect consumer data.
U.S. President Trump met with senior executives in the AI field on Tuesday (29th), and these companies agreed to develop voluntary standards. Trump has repeatedly called concerns about AI a "hoax" and has sought to prioritize U.S. dominance in the technology over regulation. Trump also said that the government can use existing laws to sanction the harm that AI may cause.
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The FTC will issue formal information requests or subpoenas in the coming months, requiring Anthropic, OpenAI and METR to provide internal documents and testify.
Likely · Within months
The U.S. Congress may speed up its review of AI-related legislation in response to public concerns about AI safety.
Possible · Within months

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