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F.T.C. Investigates OpenAI and Anthropic Over Potential Consumer Harms

NYTimes Technology • Wed, 30 Sep 2026

The agency will examine whether A.I. labs have broken federal laws prohibiting companies from unfair and deceptive practices.

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The agency will examine whether A.I. labs have broken federal laws prohibiting companies from unfair and deceptive practices.

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The agency will examine whether A.I.

labs have broken federal laws prohibiting companies from unfair and deceptive practices.

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