FTC Opens Broad Antitrust Probe Into Microsoft, Targeting Cloud Computing and AI Products

Nov 27, 2024, 09:49 PM

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft Corporation. The probe will scrutinize the company’s business practices across several key sectors, including cloud computing, software licensing, cybersecurity services, and artificial intelligence (AI) products. This investigation aims to evaluate whether Microsoft’s operations in these areas may be anti-competitive. The FTC’s move comes as Microsoft continues to expand its influence in the AI sector through partnerships with OpenAI and its Copilot offerings. The investigation proceeds despite the likely departure of the FTC chief.