FTC Scrutinizes AI Deals with Big Tech

January 27, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued orders to Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and AI providers OpenAI and Anthropic to provide information on their partnerships and deals related to artificial intelligence (AI). The FTC aims to understand how these partnerships have affected competition in the industry. The agency is seeking details on how these partnerships influence strategy and decisions around product pricing, access, and personnel. The companies have 45 days to respond to the orders.