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Microsoft president Brad Smith softens stance on the CMA, describing them as ‘fair’ following Activision Blizzard acquisition

Microsoft president Brad Smith has adopted a more positive view of the CMA after the completion of the Activision Blizzard deal.

TechRadar

Microsoft President Does A 180 On UK Regulators After Initial Clash Over Activision Deal

The CMA was notoriously stubborn about allowing Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, forcing the tech giant to restructure its deal.

International Business Times UK

Microsoft's Brad Smith reflects on the UK CMA regulator, changes tone while discussing the Xbox-Activision purchase

Previously, Microsoft's Brad Smith said that the UK was "closed for business" over regulatory scrutiny of Xbox's big Activision deal, but has since changed stance.

Windows Central

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TechScape: Cybercrime, AI supremacy and the metaverse – the tech stories that will dominate 2024

From the future of X to Apple’s Vision Pro headset, we make a call on the deals, products and technologies that could define this year

The Guardian - UK

Man charged with murder of father-of-two who was killed while helping unconscious woman

Hassan Jhangur will appear at Sheffield Magistrates Court on Saturday

The Independent UK

Man charged with murder of ‘Good Samaritan’ Chris Marriott in Sheffield

Murder charges have been laid after the 46-year-old man was killed while trying to help an injured stranger.

Evening Standard

Quarter of UK pet owners concerned vets might over-treat, survey says

Which? research also shows eight out of 10 think treatments and medications are expensive

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Scrutiny of OpenAI and Microsoft relationship could affect how AI industry grows and innovates

The boardroom of OpenAI, the business that developed ChatGPT, has seen some turbulent times recently. But while the drama around the sacking and reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman has subsided, the company now faces investigation by the UK competitor authority – a regulator that’s been increasingly training its spotlight on…

The Conversation

OpenAI sneaks out website update, no longer lists Microsoft as minority owner

At some point this month, OpenAI stopped listing Microsoft as a minority owner. Instead, the organization's website now lists Microsoft as having a minority economic interest. Here's what that means.

Windows Central

Figma fans are delighted as the design app escapes being gobbled up by Adobe

Adobe fails in buying Figma due to EU regulatory pressure, although the latter may still be looking for a buyer.

TechRadar

Adobe won't buy Figma after all

Creatives react as the controversial merger is called off.

Creative Bloq

Adobe drops $20bn takeover of Figma after EU and UK regulator concerns

UK’s CMA said deal would threaten competition in the product design, image editing and illustration markets

The Guardian - UK

Global shipping firms to avoid Suez Canal as attacks from Yemen's Huthi rebels increase

Two more major shipping firms, Mediterranean Shipping Company and CMA CGM, said on Saturday they were suspending passage through a Red Sea strait vital for global trade, after Yemeni rebel attacks in the area.

France 24

Opportune moment to rediscover Chennai’s hydrology

Chennai city and the CMA can be saved from floods and, at the same time, get round the clock water supply if key steps are followed truthfully and scientifically

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Android Central

Google Chrome to test restricting third-party cookies soon before ditching them for good

Google is taking down third-party cookies in Chrome bit by bit, starting with 1% of users in January before a full freeze for everyone.

International Business Times UK

Unilever Faces Scrutiny Over Environmental Claims

The CMA has expressed concerns that consumers may be misled by Unilever's claims, prompting a closer examination of the company's marketing practices.

Windows Central

Xbox Cloud Gaming support arrives on Meta Quest headsets

Xbox Cloud Gaming support is now available on compatible Meta Quest headsets, letting players stream games like Halo Infinite and Starfield.

The Guardian - UK

Dove and Marmite maker Unilever to be investigated in UK over ‘greenwashing’

Consumers may be misled by ‘green’ claims on some essential household products, says watchdog

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Evening Standard

Competition watchdog launches 'greenwashing' probe into Marmite and Lynx maker Unilever

The consumer goods giant came under fire last year for its focus on the 'purpose' of brands like Hellman's mayonnaise

TechRadar

Microsoft under the antitrust microscope again as OpenAI partnership gets scrutiny

Microsoft is once again in the spotlight, and this time for its partnership with OpenAI

Windows Central

Microsoft vs. FTC II: The Wrath of Khan — the FTC once again comes for Microsoft, for gaming, and now AI too

The FTC will take a closer look to see if Microsoft and OpenAI violated antitrust laws. At this stage, the FTC has started preliminary inquiries but has not opened a formal investigation.

Fortune

The U.K. just put Microsoft under the spotlight for its partnership with OpenAI

Just two months after okaying Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the U.K. regulator wants to know more about OpenAI.

The Guardian - UK

Be glad UK’s watchdog has its eyes on what just happened at OpenAI

Failures in the regulation of social media companies a generation ago must not be repeated

Windows Central

Are Microsoft and OpenAI too close? UK CMA will look into the complicated partnership that could forge the future of AI.

The UK Competition and Markets authority is seeking information of whether OpenAI and Microsoft's actions resulted in a relevant merger. The CMA could later start a formal investigation into the relationship if deemed necessary.

The Guardian - UK

UK watchdog to examine Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI

Action on possible ‘acquisition of control’ follows leadership turmoil at ChatGPT developer

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