Report: FTC probes Anthropic, OpenAI after Trump dismissed AI fears as “hoax”

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Anthropic and OpenAI, two AI companies, following statements made by former US President Donald Trump dismissing AI safety concerns as a 'hoax'. The investigation centers around the potential for the companies to be fined, with the fines being comparable to those levied against companies that delay reporting data breaches. No further details on the nature of the investigation or potential penalties are given.