Microsoft CEO Calls OpenAI Partnership 'Pro-Competitive' in UK and EU Investigations
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussed the collaboration with AI company OpenAI at the World Economic Forum in Davos, mentioning potential merger investigations by UK and EU regulators.
Microsoft has invested at least $13 billion in OpenAI over the past few years and holds a silent seat on the company's board. This partnership has come under scrutiny from both the UK and EU, with antitrust regulators in both regions weighing formal merger investigations.
Nadella argued that Microsoft's collaboration with OpenAI is aimed at competing with integrated players in the AI field. He stated that partnerships are actually a way to compete, and regulators may question whether such collaborations are pro-competitive—a line of questioning he considers justified. Additionally, Nadella mentioned that Microsoft recently surpassed Apple to become the world's most valuable company. He expressed pride in the company's success and stated that focusing on stock prices is meaningless for what happens tomorrow. Microsoft's rise has been fueled by its successful collaboration with OpenAI and the integration of new artificial intelligence products and services.