Amazon privately communicated concerns to US regulators regarding the safety and potential risks associated with Anthropic’s artificial intelligence models prior to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent crackdown on the AI company. The concerns reportedly centered around Anthropic’s approach to AI safety and its potential for misuse. These discussions occurred as Amazon invested heavily in Anthropic, becoming a key partner and cloud provider. The FTC subsequently restricted Anthropic’s commercial activities, requiring independent safety reviews and data retention practices. Sources indicate Amazon’s input played a role in informing the FTC’s investigation and subsequent actions. The details of Amazon’s specific concerns remain largely undisclosed, but highlight growing scrutiny of AI development and deployment. This situation underscores the increasing pressure on AI companies to demonstrate responsible innovation and address potential harms.