US regulator launches probe into AI companies

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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FTC investigates AI firms amid concerns over rogue agents and potential threats to humanity within the next decade.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:46:35 UTC.

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