Microsoft deal with AI startup to be investigated by UK competition watchdog
In this article:
- Investigation: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a full investigation.
- Deal Details: Involves Microsoft’s arrangements with AI startup Inflection.
- Background:
- Mustafa Suleyman founded Inflection in January 2022 after leaving Google.
- Suleyman and colleagues were hired by Microsoft to lead its new AI division.
- Microsoft signed deals with Inflection to access its AI models.
- Regulatory Concerns: The arrangement was criticized for potentially bypassing regulatory scrutiny that a direct acquisition would face.
