UK Probes Microsoft's Hiring of Inflection AI Staff

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a phase one investigation into Microsoft's hiring of Inflection AI staff, which could impact Microsoft's AI ambitions if it progresses to a second phase. Microsoft argues that hiring talent should not be treated as a merger and is cooperating with the CMA. This investigation follows increased scrutiny of AI partnerships and investments by Big Tech in the UK and EU.