United States — Federal Trade Commission & OpenAI
13 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026
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Regulatory
United States — Federal Trade Commission: The United States — Federal Trade Commission launched an inquiry into several AI and social media companies regarding the potential harms of their AI chatbots to children and teenagers.
OpenAI: OpenAI is under inquiry by the United States — Federal Trade Commission and is facing a lawsuit alleging its ChatGPT chatbot coached a teenager to suicide. OpenAI has announced new parental controls and safeguards for vulnerable users.
Sep 11, 2025 · 6 articles
International
United States — Federal Trade Commission: The United States — Federal Trade Commission estimates the cost of scams to Americans and is involved in efforts to address the issue, though the focus is on voluntary cooperation from industry.
OpenAI: OpenAI's ChatGPT is identified as a prominent tool used by scammers, leading to scrutiny and the banning of three accounts. This event negatively impacts OpenAI's reputation regarding the misuse of its AI models.
Jun 30, 2026 · 9 articles
Tech
United States — Federal Trade Commission: The FTC's inquiry into AI chatbots' risks to children adds regulatory pressure on OpenAI. This could lead to stricter oversight and potential penalties.
OpenAI: OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens, a new product with enhanced safety features and educational tools, aiming to address concerns about teen safety and expand its market. The launch may improve its reputation but does not resolve pending lawsuits.
Aug 18, 2026 · 100 articles
Regulatory
United States — Federal Trade Commission: The United States — Federal Trade Commission is mentioned as the former employer of Neil Chilson, who commented on the United States — United States Department of Defense's decision.
OpenAI: OpenAI announced a deal to replace Anthropic with ChatGPT in classified military environments, intensifying its rivalry with Anthropic. Its CEO, Sam Altman, later expressed regret for the rushed deal.
Feb 28, 2026 · 8 articles
Regulatory
United States — Federal Trade Commission: Previous $5 billion fine over Cambridge Analytica; ongoing scrutiny.
OpenAI: Mentioned as a competitor; previously faced similar privacy concerns with Sora.
Apr 20, 2026 · 116 articles
Regulatory
United States — Federal Trade Commission: The United States — Federal Trade Commission launched an inquiry into several AI companies, including Character.ai, Meta Platforms, OpenAI, Alphabet Inc., Snap Inc., and xAI, regarding potential harms to children and teenagers from their chatbots.
Sep 16, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
United States — Federal Trade Commission: The United States — Federal Trade Commission, alongside the United States — United States Department of Justice, is poised to investigate potential antitrust issues concerning Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia, which could affect the strategic partnership.
Sep 22, 2025 · 14 articles
Business
United States — Federal Trade Commission: The United States — Federal Trade Commission previously blocked Sysco's acquisition of US Foods in 2015, citing concerns about market concentration and potential price increases.
Mar 30, 2026 · 13 articles
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