FTC opens probe into AI labs over rogue agents

The US Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI developers over risks posed by autonomous AI agents.

• The FTC has opened an industry-wide investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and AI testing firm Metr, its first enforcement action over rogue AI agents.
• The agency plans to issue formal demands for information and compel testimony from executives at the companies.
• FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said developers who instruct agents to hack should be liable for any harm they cause.
• President Donald Trump met with top AI executives on Tuesday, where companies agreed to voluntary, non-binding safeguards.