Failures in Social Media Regulation Shouldn’t Be Repeated
UK Competition Watchdog Takes on Microsoft and OpenAI Partnership
Key Points:
– The UK Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI.
– The CMA wants to determine if Microsoft has gained control over OpenAI and if that poses any regulatory concerns.
– Critics question the CMA’s role in the situation and how it may impact tech investment in the UK.
– Some argue that it is a positive development to have a regulator seeking clarity and oversight in the AI industry.
Hot Takes:
It’s a bit strange that a UK regulator is taking the lead in investigating the Microsoft and OpenAI partnership, especially considering they are both US companies based in San Francisco. However, in an industry that often operates without clear boundaries and oversight, it’s refreshing to see a regulator stepping up. The failures in regulating social media companies in the past should be a lesson, and we should make sure the same mistakes aren’t repeated with AI. So let’s embrace this investigation and hope it leads to a better understanding and regulation of the AI landscape.
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/dec/08/be-glad-uks-watchdog-has-its-eyes-on-what-just-happened-at-openai
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