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FTC opens investigation into AI safety at Anthropic and OpenAI

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a broad investigation into the safety of AI systems developed by Anthropic and OpenAI, although the scope of the probe has not been disclosed. The investigation comes as the Trump administration argues that existing consumer protection and other laws can be used to hold AI companies accountable rather than immediately introducing a new regulatory framework. FTC chair Andrew Ferguson has cautioned against adopting new AI-specific rules before assessing existing laws, while Vice President JD Vance has said the FTC and Justice Department will act as federal watchdogs over the industry. The probe follows heightened concerns over the safety of increasingly capable AI systems, with Anthropic and OpenAI executives proposing a coordinated slowdown to allow more time for safety measures.

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Bank of England warns of AI threats

Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, has urged governments to enhance testing of frontier AI models before public release, saying this is "essential if we are to understand the behaviour of increasingly complex systems." He highlighted the risks posed by advanced AI to banking, financial markets and payment systems, saying that the "closed loop" nature of these technologies limits oversight. The Bank's Financial Policy Committee has warned that rapidly growing AI-related debt, complex financing arrangements and links between technology firms could amplify losses and increase financial stability risks if expectations about AI’s economic benefits weaken.

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