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Competition boss of the European Union hints at increased scrutiny of Microsoft-OpenAI deal and Google for AI dealings

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Competition boss of the European Union hints at increased scrutiny of Microsoft-OpenAI deal and Google for AI dealings

The European Union is increasing its oversight of the artificial intelligence industry, particularly focusing on Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI. The European Commission initially reviewed the agreement last year to determine if it violated EU merger rules but concluded that Microsoft did not gain control of OpenAI. However, the commission is now taking a different approach, … Read more

Competition Chief of European Union to Examine Microsoft-OpenAI Deal and Google for AI Compliance

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Competition Chief of European Union to Examine Microsoft-OpenAI Deal and Google for AI Compliance

The European Union is ramping up its oversight of the artificial intelligence industry, specifically looking into Microsoft’s extensive partnership with OpenAI. Margrethe Vestager, the European Commission’s executive vice president for competition policy, explained that the initial review last year focused on potential violations of EU merger regulations, concluding that Microsoft had not taken control of … Read more