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ComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago
DevOps

CMA to double spend with AWS while overseeing anti-trust probe into cloud giant | Computer Weekly

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to double cloud spend with AWS over the next 36 months under G-Cloud 13 procurement contract. [ more ]
The Verge
5 months ago
DevOps

Amazon slams Microsoft's business practices in UK cloud industry probe

Amazon joins Google in criticizing Microsoft's licensing agreements in the UK's cloud computing market.
The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating the dominance of Amazon and Microsoft in the industry. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Lords say government must 'go beyond' current approach to LLMs | Computer Weekly

The Lords committee calls for explicit policy on AI market competition while criticizing inadequate copyright protection in AI use. [ more ]
ITPro
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

CMA probe into big tech AI deals sparks concerns over industry confidence

Regulatory scrutiny on AI deals by Microsoft and Amazon may impact competition and innovation in the UK. [ more ]
Theregister
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft and Amazon's AI ambitions spark regulatory rumble

Regulators are investigating Microsoft and Amazon's AI startup investments for potential antitrust concerns in the UK. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

UK has real concerns about AI risks, says competition regulator

Six major tech companies dominate AI sector through investments, raising concerns of anti-competitive behavior.
AI foundation models like GPT-4 and Gemini hold immense power to shape markets, potentially leading to exploitation. [ more ]
TechRepublic
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft, OpenAI Partnership Draws UK Antitrust Regulators' Eyes

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating the connections between Microsoft and OpenAI to determine the possibility of a merger.
The CMA's decision could set a precedent for other AI companies. [ more ]
AdExchanger
2 weeks ago
Marketing

What The CMA Has To Say About The Privacy Sandbox; The Cookie's Loss Is MMM's Gain | AdExchanger

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has highlighted concerns over Google's Privacy Sandbox potentially favoring Google and compromising competition. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Pet owners overpaying for medicines as vets investigated by watchdog

Vets in the UK may be forced to cap prescription fees or sell off parts of their business due to concerns about overcharging.
Competition watchdog is launching a market investigation to address issues like lack of transparency in pricing and weak competition in the veterinary market. [ more ]
Theregister
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Google Privacy Sandbox concerns remain for UK trade watchdog

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has expressed concerns about Google's Privacy Sandbox and wants further assurances before giving its approval.
The CMA is concerned about the design of the Privacy Sandbox tools and wants to ensure that Google does not self-preference its own advertising services. [ more ]
Theregister
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Privacy wars will be with us always. Let's set some rules

The Movement for an Open Web (MOW) is taking Google to the UK's Competition and Markets Authority over the forthcoming Chrome IP Protection feature.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and hundreds of experts are concerned about proposed revisions to EU regulations that would exempt state-approved certificates from security action by browsers. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
EU data protection

UK launches antitrust probe into planned $19B Vodafone / Three merger | TechCrunch

The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching a formal probe into the proposed merger between Vodafone and Three UK.
The merger would reduce the U.K.'s main infrastructure-owning mobile networks from four to three, raising concerns about competition. [ more ]
The Verge
5 months ago
Web design

Adobe refuses to compromise on its bid for Figma

Adobe refuses to make any compromises to appease the UK competition watchdog's concerns about its $20 billion acquisition of Figma.
The Competition and Markets Authority's recommendations leave Adobe with the option to sell off Figma Design or face the deal being blocked entirely. [ more ]
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