Tech Giants' AI Land Grab Faces Growing Antitrust Storm
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Tech giants like Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Google are spending billions to invest in, acquire, or partner with AI startups.
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These deals are facing increased antitrust scrutiny from regulators in the U.S. and Europe.
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Microsoft's $650 million "licensing fee" deal with AI startup Inflection is seen as a new model to avoid scrutiny.
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AI copyright lawsuits against chatbots and image generators add further complications to acquisitions.
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Consolidation of the AI industry into a few big tech players raises concerns about information control and oppression.