Microsoft's links with OpenAI to be examined by competition watchdog
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Contributed by: Sarah Richardson
Summary
UK's Competition and Markets Authority probes Microsoft-OpenAI partnership for potential merger; investigates impact on AI market. Recent turmoil at OpenAI, heightened by sudden firing of CEO Sam Altman, raises questions about competition and AI development. Microsoft, OpenAI's biggest investor, maintains partnership has fostered AI innovation and competition. Investigations could result in probe if potential restrictions to UK competition are discovered.
