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How DeepSeek will upend the AI industry — and open it to competition – Computerworld
Mel Morris, CEO of startup Corpora.ai, said DeepSeek’s affordability and open-source model allows developers to customize and innovate cheaply and freely. It will also challenge the competitive landscape and push major players like OpenAI — the developer of ChatGPT — to adapt quickly, he said. “The idea that competition drives innovation is particularly relevant here, as DeepSeek’s presence is likely…
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UK Cloud Services Market “Not Working As Well As It Could,” Says Competition Authority
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority has published the provisional findings of an investigation into all cloud service providers in the country, following concerns raised by telecoms regulator Ofcom. The current conclusion is that the cloud services market is “not working as well as it could,” as it is difficult for customers to switch cloud providers or use multiple clouds.…
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Google, Apple Under Investigation to Determine Compliance with New UK Competition Law
Google and Apple are the first companies investigated for potential Strategic Market Status under the new U.K. Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act. If Google or Apple receives the designation, bespoke conduct requirements will be drafted for the company to follow, preventing anti-competitive practices. On Jan. 23, the Competition and Markets Authority announced it would be assessing the mobile ecosystems…
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Seeking growth, UK competition regulator probes Apple and Google – Computerworld
What the CMA wants Newly appointed CMA Chief Executive Sarah Cardell said: “The operating systems, apps and browsers installed on our phones and tablet devices act as our gateway into the digital world, whether that is communicating with our friends and loved ones, buying from businesses or accessing creative content. More competitive mobile ecosystems could foster new innovations and new…
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Guide to UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act is designed to regulate the behaviour of major digital firms with significant market power in the U.K. The legislation grants the Competition and Markets Authority new powers to impose requirements on tech companies with “Strategic Market Status,” reminiscent of the “gatekeeper” organisations that must abide by the E.U.’s Digital Markets Act. However, while…
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Microsoft facing FTC antitrust probe over cloud, AI competition concerns
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Microsoft over antitrust issues, according to sources cited in multiple reports. While the reports suggest the FTC is examining multiple facets of Microsoft’s business, including AI, Office, and security, the focus appears to be cloud computing and how its Azure services are bundled with its other products and services. According to the…
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“Markets do not stand still”: The UK needs to up its game to fend off open source competition
While open source software has had a particularly strong impact in the UK, the country risks losing its prominent position in the global ecosystem, according to a new report from OpenUK. Governments in France and Germany have expanded their investment and support for open source software development and contributions, meaning the growth of AI projects and companies in France has…
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EU launches probe of Corning’s Gorilla Glass for competition violations – Computerworld
The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into whether US glass producer Corning, known for its Gorilla Glass, might have abused its dominant position in the market for protective glass for electronic devices. Corning’s products are used, among other things, in several of Apple’s and Samsung’s devices. The Commission suspects the company might have entered into anticompetitive agreements with…
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CMA Investigates Alphabet-Anthropic Deal Over Competition Risks
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into the partnership between Google’s parent company Alphabet and artificial intelligence firm Anthropic. Google agreed to invest up to $2 billion in Anthropic last year and also received a 10% stake in return for a $300 million injection from late 2022. The AI safety and research startup, co-founded by former…
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APAC Concerns Grow Over Foreign AI Monopolies, Competition
Regulators in Japan and South Korea have commenced inquiries into the competitive implications of expanding generative AI markets in their jurisdictions. This follows concerns the fast-moving market may quickly be dominated by too few players, or that emerging anti-competitive practices may develop. In October, the Japan Fair Trade Commission began a market study on generative AI to examine competition at…
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