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CMA Approves Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership, No Merger Found

3/7/2025

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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI, ruling that their financial ties do not amount to a merger. While Microsoft holds considerable sway, the CMA found no proof of control over OpenAI. Regulators will continue to keep a close eye on AI collaborations to ensure fair practices.

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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI, ruling that their financial ties do not amount to a merger. While Microsoft holds considerable sway, the CMA found no proof of control over OpenAI. Regulators will continue to keep a close eye on AI collaborations to ensure fair practices.