Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership Under UK Antitrust Review

UK's Competition and Markets Authority is reviewing Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI, investigating potential antitrust concerns and the impact on competition in the AI market. The review aims to assess if the partnership constitutes a 'relevant merger situation' and whether it has resulted in an acquisition of control. The CMA's interest is prompted by developments at OpenAI, including CEO changes and Microsoft's significant investment and involvement in AI services.