In a recent unusual transaction, Google agreed to pay $3 billion to license Character.AI's technology and buy out its shareholders, excluding direct acquisition. This strategy allows giant tech firms to avoid regulatory scrutiny while absorbing valuable assets and talent.
Big tech companies like Google, Amazon, Meta, Apple, and Microsoft are exploring this approach amid concerns over antitrust issues related to their acquisition of start-ups, seeking to gain an advantage in the fast-moving AI industry.
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