Microsoft faces full regulatory probe in the U.K. as it hired the team behind Inflection AI, leading to concerns of circumventing regulatory scrutiny through quasi-merger strategies.
CMA launches a phase 1 merger inquiry focusing on Microsoft's AI partnerships, such as Mistral AI, to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and prevent any monopolistic practices.
Regulators like CMA are vigilant about big tech companies' investments in AI startups and are proactively investigating to maintain a competitive and fair market.
Amazon's $4 billion investment in a U.S.-based AI company is also under scrutiny, showcasing the widespread concern over tech giants' evolving strategies in the AI sector.
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