Zhitong
2024.09.05 09:36

Microsoft's Relationship with Inflection AI "Dodges" UK Antitrust Investigation

On September 5th, British antitrust officials stated that Microsoft's hiring of former employees from Inflection AI and collaboration with this startup company would not pose a threat to competition. The UK Competition and Markets Authority launched an investigation in July this year to determine whether Microsoft's relationship with Inflection AI could stifle competition in the UK. Officials have now concluded that this is not the case and have stated that they will not launch a formal investigation