On Wednesday, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that it would not pursue an investigation into Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002. This decision follows an inquiry that began in December 2023, prompted by Microsoft's substantial investment of nearly $14 billion in OpenAI. Microsoft integrates OpenAI’s technologies into various services, including the Azure OpenAI Service and its AI products like Copilot chatbot, solidifying its position in the AI market without facing antitrust challenges.
The CMA's decision confirms that Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI does not violate UK merger regulations, allowing the tech giant to continue its investments freely.
The decision comes after a rigorous examination initiated in December 2023 concerning Microsoft's significant financial contributions and its role in deploying OpenAI technologies.
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