The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has started an investigation into two major artificial intelligence companies, **OpenAI** and **Anthropic**, to examine potential risks linked to their advanced AI systems. According to the Wall Street Journal, the FTC is looking into how these companies manage the development of AI to prevent it from becoming unpredictable or dangerous. The probe also involves **METR**, an independent group that evaluates the abilities and risks of powerful AI models. The FTC has the authority to review confidential documents and interview employees, with officials expecting to issue several formal requests for information soon. This investigation comes at a time of growing concern about the rapid development of artificial intelligence. Andrew Ferguson, the president of the FTC, has close ties to former U.S. President Donald Trump, who has been vocal about opposing new regulations for the AI industry. Trump has argued that there is no need to impose restrictions on AI, even as experts and officials raise alarms about its potential risks. Ferguson has echoed this sentiment, warning that new laws could hinder the development of a still-emerging technology. Despite Trump's stance, the FTC's investigation might help shape a system of "self-regulation" that Trump proposed during an AI summit at the White House on September 28. In a statement, the companies involved committed to conducting their own evaluations and implementing safeguards, such as forming an independent oversight group and performing regular checks on their systems. In fact, **OpenAI** recently canceled the release of a powerful AI model called GPT-6.1 Astra, citing concerns that it was too unpredictable for use by outside organizations. **Anthropic**, one of the companies under investigation, has urged the industry to slow down its race to develop more advanced AI, a position that has drawn criticism from Trump. Meanwhile, Ferguson acknowledged that existing laws are being challenged by new technologies and need to be updated, just as they have been throughout history. His comments highlight the ongoing debate about how to balance innovation with responsibility in the fast-evolving field of artificial intelligence.