The CMA said it's stepping up its scrutiny of the market for foundation models after it published a report that highlighted the risk that powerful companies could use partnerships with key AI players to strengthen their positions.
Amazon, Microsoft face scrutiny from U.K. competition watchdog over recent AI deals
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The Competition and Markets Authority said it decided not to escalate its initial investigation because it concluded that the deal would not result in a “substantial lessening of competition” within the United Kingdom.
Amazon's $1.7 billion deal to buy Roomba maker iRobot gets U.K. approval
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