From what has recently been reported, European Union An antitrust investigation is being prepared against Microsoft And it’s not just because of attempts to block purchases Activision Blizzard. And after months of negotiations, the European Commission is set to begin a formal process to examine its partnership with AI companies OpenAI. The authorities want to determine whether the agreement between the two companies harms market competition.
According to a report of financial bar, They are determined to investigate Microsoft. However, his initial analysis found no evidence that the European Commission Redmond Control a OpenAIThe regulator suspects that the alliance could be anti-competitive for those seeking to carve out a niche for themselves in the business.
This is mentioned Margrethe Vestager, Competition Commissioner:
The key question was whether Microsoft had gained permanent control over OpenAI. After a thorough review we have concluded that this is not the case. So we close this chapter, but the story is not over.
The Commission may initiate investigations to assess the impact of this association. Vestager Indicates that a new question has been sent Microsoft and OpenAI To find out if there are any exclusivity clauses that could negatively affect competitors.
Although it is not yet confirmed, this will be the first step. Adolescents that are in an alliance MicrosoftThe most valuable company in the world, and OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence startup, could harm other companies. If it is discovered that they have engaged in anti-competitive behavior, the process can drag on for years and result in millions of dollars in fines, which may be awarded but it is a heavy hit to the wallet and the reputation they carry. will be their
Through: financial bar
Editor’s note: They ran into trouble again but now with the artificial intelligence part, and to think that a year ago we were still stuck with the Blizzard situation.