Regulation

Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI to be probed by UK regulator

Microsoft said it will work closely with the CMA to provide all the information it needs

Friday 8 December 2023 at 11:13

Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI to be probed by UK regulator
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The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority said it is investigating whether the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI will impact market competition.

The regulator said on 8 December that it is inviting interested parties to comment on whether the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI has resulted in a relevant merger situation and its potential impact on competition in the UK.