Google has formally requested the US Federal Trade Commission to break up Microsoft's exclusive cloud deal with OpenAI. Google argues this arrangement stifles competition and inflates prices for cloud customers seeking access to OpenAI's AI models. The FTC is already investigating potential antitrust issues involving Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia in the AI sector.
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