That would require a definitive proof that Microsoft exerts control over OpenAI through its partnership… Microsoft has committed to invest billions in OpenAI. But it doesn't have an equity stake, according to the company.
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Microsoft OpenAI partnership scrutiny merger regulations
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Two, Microsoft and OpenAI are close buds, sure – Microsoft integrates GPT with its products; OpenAI uses Microsoft's Azure cloud tools. But are they linked to such a degree that authorities could determine a "relevant merger situation?"
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EU AI Act Sets Global Standard for Artificial Intelligence Regulation
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Interesting for a few reasons: one, the EU is probably the biggest power player when it comes to the regulatory debate on AI, with its AI Act still the only major legislation addressing risks of AI head on (China is, too, but EU more likely to set the global standard).
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EU Commission probes Microsoft OpenAI investment merger
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Interesting update in the whole regulatory saga surrounding AI: the EU Commission said it's looking at whether to launch a merger probe into Microsoft's investment in OpenAI, as part of a broader competition review looking at virtual worlds and genAI. http://
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French startups supported by Business France decline year-over-year
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NDLR: contrairement à ce que le #FlashTweet indique dans ce post, il y a 135 #startups françaises sur un total de 150 entreprises accompagnées par @businessfrance cette année. C’est moins que les 200 de l’an dernier. On a lu trop vite, désolé !
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Apple Crashes CES 2024, Upstages XR Companies Without Official Presence
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Apple just unofficially crashed @CES & upstaged the XR companies here in Vegas this week for #CES2024 This feels like brands that advertise around the Super Bowl without paying for the rights. (Apple never has an official presence at #CES but is always an invisible elephant.)
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CES 2024 AI Revolution: New Tools and Technologies Revealed
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The #AI revolution returned to where it started this week at #CES2024. Here's our recap of all the new tools and technologies revealed at the show. https://
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Samsung Showcases AI Focus at CES 2024 Keynote
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Samsung’s @CES keynote is now underway. Expect lots of AI during today’s big showcase! Kicking off the 2024 CES keynote is Jong-Hee Han, vice chairman CEO and Head of Samsung’s DX (Device eXperience) Division #CES #CES2024
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Analysts Endorse Apple, Dell, Microsoft for 2024 AI Growth
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Sell-side most interesting: Apple defended, thumbs up for Dell, Couchbase, Microsoft Apple got two endorsements as analysts see recent selling overdone and look forward to AI potential, while Microsoft is among the best software names for 2024, and Dell and Couchbase are new