Cyber/Privacy Attorney: 2026-09-30

1. US trade regulator opens investigation into AI giants including Anthropic and OpenAI

   The Guardian, 2026-09-30. Read, 2 min.

   The Federal Trade Commission is conducting an industry-wide investigation into Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI labs to uncover the potential dangers their technology poses to consumers. According to multiple reports, the FTC plans to issue formal demands for information and compel testimony from executives at top AI developers, including Anthropic, OpenAI and the research group Metr.

   Why it matters for this role: Review what your clients' contracts with AI developers say about responding to regulator information demands, with the FTC reportedly preparing formal demands to top labs.

Cyber/Privacy Attorney