UK probes Microsoft-OpenAI partnership

The UK’s competition watchdog, the CMA, is investigating whether the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI resembles a merger. The CMA is seeking comments from the parties involved to determine if the partnership has resulted in a relevant merger situation and the impact it could have on competition in the UK. Microsoft recently announced that a representative from the company would join OpenAI’s board as an observer. Microsoft president Brad Smith emphasized that the partnership has fostered AI innovation and competition while maintaining independence for both companies.