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The FTC Is Investigating OpenAI — Here’s Why

1 Oct 2026 · 32 min

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Ed Elson is joined by Madison Mills to discuss the FTC’s investigation into OpenAI and Anthropic. She also breaks down her reporting on the agentic security breaches involving the companies. Then, Justin Wolfers returns to unpack the latest inflation report and explain what the bond market is signaling about the health of the economy. Finally, Ed shares his take on President Trump’s meeting with AI leaders. Madison Mills is a senior AI reporter at Axios. Justin Wolfers is a Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Michigan and the founder of Platypus Economics. Vote for…

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Prof G Markets

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Prof G Markets is your daily briefing on the news moving markets — from earnings and geopolitics, to Big Tech and AI. Hosted by Scott Galloway and Ed Elson, we cut through the noise with no-BS analysis. Tune in to understand what's happening, why it matters, and how to stay ahead. Fast takes.…

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