The AI Daily Brief · Thursday, October 1, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reportedly opened an investigation into OpenAI and Anthropic concerning 'rogue agent' incidents. The investigation is said to be progressing, with the FTC planning to issue civil investigation demands to compel executives to testify about their products and alleged consumer dangers.
“the FTC has opened an investigation into OpenAI and Anthropics rogue agents.”
“According to agency sources speaking with the New York Post, the FTC opened an investigation into the two leading AI labs a few weeks ago.”
“The agency has plans to compel the executives at these firms to testify about their products and about the dangers they allege their products may have to consumers, to Americans.”