EU May Put Microsoft’s Big-Buck Bet on OpenAI Under the Magnifying Glass
It seems like not everything is fun and games in the AI world! Microsoft’s whopping investment in OpenAI, the ChatGPT developer, may be under the EU’s microscope. The European Commission is doing its homework to see if this massive transaction falls under merger regulation. Well, who said artificial intelligence discussions were just about sassy robots and flashy algorithms?
Main Scoops:
• Microsoft, the one with deep pockets, is now the largest minor investor in OpenAI Global LLC. This company is a “capped profit” subsidiary, basically the favorite child of OpenAI Inc, which holds the majority of the cake.
• Now, while Microsoft has invested bucket loads in the form of both cloud-computing credits and cold hard cash, it officially doesn’t get to hold the steering wheel of the company.
• The icing on the cake? Microsoft could potentially enjoy up to a 100-fold return on its investment. Talk about a jackpot!
Final Thoughts:
So, there you have it! While we’re usually expounding on the latest AI breakthroughs and the coolest robotic innovations, we find ourselves in the midst of regulatory discussions and possible merger investigations. But hey, remember, even in the world of artificial intelligence, it’s important to remember that old saying – “With great power, comes great responsibility” (or at the very least, great scrutiny from the European Commission).
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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/jan/09/microsoft-investment-openai-chatgpt-european-union-eu-merger-investigation
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