Microsoft faces FTC Antitrust Probe over Cloud, AI and security practices
Microsoft, one of the leading names in the tech world has become the latest tech giant to face an antitrust investigation by the Federal Trade Commission. The probe search into Microsoft’s cloud services, software licensing, cybersecurity, and AI offerings, marked a significant regulatory challenge for the company. Focus on Cloud and Software Bundling The FTC’s inquiry primarily examines how Microsoft bundles its productivity and security software with Azure cloud services. Microsoft’s security practices under fire Earlier this year, the government’s Cyber Safety Review Board criticized Microsoft’s security culture, calling it “inadequate” and recommending significant changes. As Microsoft faces increased scrutiny, the investigation highlights broader concerns about the power dynamics in the tech industry and the importance of fostering competition in an evolving digital ecosystem.
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