"UK Competition Watchdog Investigates Microsoft's OpenAI Partnership"

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating whether Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI could be considered a merger and potentially affect the AI market. Microsoft owns 49% of OpenAI and claims to have maintained independence for both companies. The scrutiny comes after recent turmoil at OpenAI, including the firing and subsequent reinstatement of its CEO, Sam Altman. The CMA is seeking comments on the partnership and may launch a probe if necessary. Microsoft asserts that the partnership has fostered AI innovation and competition, and it will cooperate with the CMA.