Microsoft, which owns 49% of OpenAI, said it had “preserved independence” for both firms.
But the relationship has come under focus after recent upheaval at OpenAI.
But the relationship has come under focus after recent upheaval at OpenAI.
After Mr Altman’s sacking, Microsoft then offered him a job leading a new advanced AI research team, before he was reinstated at OpenAI following an appeal from employees.
During the drama, a spotlight was cast on how commercial competition is shaping the development of AI systems and the pace at which the technology is moving.
It caused confusion about the future of the start-up, while Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella had said previously that governance at the firm needed to change.
The CMA said that it was asking for comments, partly “in light of these developments”.
The watchdog is questioning whether the partnership has resulted in an “acquisition of control”, whether an effective merger has taken place and if this could affect competition in the UK.
But the relationship has come under focus after recent upheaval at OpenAI.
Microsoft, which owns 49% of OpenAI, said it had “preserved independence” for both firms.
After Mr Altman’s sacking, Microsoft then offered him a job leading a new advanced AI research team, before he was reinstated at OpenAI following an appeal from employees.
But the relationship has come under focus after recent upheaval at OpenAI.
But the relationship has come under focus after recent upheaval at OpenAI.
After Mr Altman’s sacking, Microsoft then offered him a job leading a new advanced AI research team, before he was reinstated at OpenAI following an appeal from employees.
During the drama, a spotlight was cast on how commercial competition is shaping the development of AI systems and the pace at which the technology is moving.
It caused confusion about the future of the start-up, while Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella had said previously that governance at the firm needed to change.
The CMA said that it was asking for comments, partly “in light of these developments”.
The watchdog is questioning whether the partnership has resulted in an “acquisition of control”, whether an effective merger has taken place and if this could affect competition in the UK.
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