According to Odaily, US federal regulators have reached an agreement to launch an antitrust investigation into the dominant positions of Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia in the artificial intelligence industry. This move is seen as the strongest indication of an upgraded regulatory review of this powerful technology.
Insiders revealed that the US Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission reached this agreement over the past week and it is expected to be finalized in the coming days. According to the agreement, the Department of Justice will lead the investigation into whether the behavior of Nvidia, the largest artificial intelligence chip manufacturer, has violated antitrust laws.
The Federal Trade Commission will play a leading role in reviewing the behavior of OpenAI and Microsoft. This move signifies a significant step in the regulatory scrutiny of the AI industry, as these companies hold substantial influence in the sector.