# Report: FTC probes Anthropic, OpenAI after Trump dismissed AI fears as “hoax”

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-16 19:00 UTC · Category: Business

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| PYMNTS.com | FTC Subpoenas AI Companies Over Security Breaches Amid Shifting White House Policy | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxOQU51V0RUZWh5NUNoMWVRN3ZBN2pScndwUlVIbjdZUEFCN2ZJekVpa2NzVnl1ZHVtRmpoY2pQOXl4a1k2aVR1dGs0NlJOa0MzVWwwNEtobFJqN0IzQmtYSmVlMnFUR1VCMV9mZW45ZFpHOGNqRFlUbjBMdWIxZUhOMThCS3RTZUR2d0gzRUcwVjljQmRZVEZjc0ZaTXZUNmpTN2tzX09TN1lWRkpBNC1rbk43LWhoTHZ1?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-10-16/report-ftc-probes-anthropic-openai-after-trump-dismissed-ai-fears-as-hoax*