Microsoft’s ‘biggest investment’ of 2023 may be in trouble

The UK’s CMA and US’ FTC are reviewing whether to launch a merger probe of Microsoft’s investment in ChatGPT maker OpenAI. Concerns are raised that Microsoft’s investment could harm competition in the AI market and violate antitrust laws. Microsoft defends the partnership, stating it will ensure responsible and safe AI technology development. The outcome of the investigations remains uncertain, but Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI is under close scrutiny. Antitrust regulators in the European Union may also initiate a similar probe.