WASHINGTON--American International Group is in talks with federal regulators about getting an additional cash infusion in order to stave off a bankruptcy filing, its officials indicated this afternoon.

"We continue to work with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to evaluate potential new alternatives for addressing AIG's financial challenges," said AIG spokesman Peter Tulupman.

Confirming a report on CNBC this afternoon, Mr. Tulupman said that AIG has not yet reported fourth quarter and year-end 2008 results.

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