The FTC has already started investigating OpenAI's ChatGPT over privacy and reputational issues. Despite Microsoft's $69 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard, the FTC has continued its efforts to reverse the merger. The CMA approved Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard in October but criticized Microsoft's tactics to push the deal through.
Key takeaways:
- The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is considering an investigation into Microsoft's investment in OpenAI, questioning if any antitrust rules have been broken.
- Microsoft has invested over $10 billion in OpenAI and despite the investment, it does not own any portion of OpenAI but is entitled to a share of profit distributions.
- The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a consultation to assess Microsoft's relationship with ChatGPT developer, and if it could be seen as a merger that potentially skews competition.
- The FTC is already investigating OpenAI's ChatGPT over privacy and reputational concerns and has also been scrutinizing Microsoft's $69 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard.