Microsoft's cloud and AI business is in trouble, but how this Elon Musk prediction may be ‘good news’ for the company

Published On : 2024-11-28T11:29:53+0530 [ IST ] | Author : Mayur_Tembhare
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The Federal Trade Commission has launched a comprehensive antitrust investigation into Microsoft with world's richest man Elon Musk calling for FTC ChairLina Khan's immediate dismissal and suggesting the probe may be short-lived

The agency has delivered a detailed, hundreds of pages-long information request examining Microsoft's cloud computing, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity products.

The investigation focuses on Microsoft's bundling of cloud services with office and security tools potentially creating unfair market advantages. Competitors have complained that the company's licensing terms and software packaging make it difficult for

Microsoft's wide-ranging technology portfolio – including its Azure cloud platform, AI technologies like Copilot and extensive cybersecurity services – is under intense scrutiny.

Trump administration could bring some changes in the tech industry landscape including a new FTC chair.

The Trump administration could bring some changes to the tech industry landscape including a new FTC chair.

Unlike the current administration's aggressive approach to big tech the incoming president is expected to appoint a more business-friendly FTC chair, potentially softening the investigation's impact.

Microsoft has largely avoided the intense antitrust scrutiny faced by other tech giants like Amazon, Apple Meta and Google. However this investigation reopens questions about Microsoft's market power and competitive practices.

Elon Musk a supporter of President-elect Donald Trump Donald Trump has publicly supported Republican criticism of Khan declaring "She will be fired soon" in response to a report accusing

The FTC has been conducting informal interviews with Microsoft's business partners and competitors for over a year. The timing is critical, coinciding with Khan's expected departure when President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office in January

The FTC's action represents a final attempt by Khan to challenge corporate consolidation before a likely shift in the agency's leadership and regulatory approach. The changing political backdrop suggests Microsoft may soon face a more leni

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