Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 07/12 – Microsoft Wins Big In The FTC Case
Jul 12, 2023
Microsoft scores a legal win, pushing its Activision deal closer while raising eyebrows about FTC strategies and leadership. Anthropic launches its Claude 2 chatbot, spotlighting the evolving AI landscape. Meanwhile, the Nothing Phone 2 impresses with its advanced features. As AI demands surge, a shift towards on-premises solutions could open doors for companies like Dell and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, highlighting the interconnectedness of AI growth and data security challenges.
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Microsoft Wins Activision Case
- A US court denied the FTC's injunction to stop Microsoft's Activision deal.
- The judge found the FTC didn't prove the merger would harm competition, citing increased consumer access to Activision content.
UK Deal in Question
- Microsoft's Activision deal faces trouble in the UK.
- Microsoft and the UK CMA agreed to pause litigation and negotiate a restructured deal addressing cloud gaming concerns.
FTC Appeal Hurdles
- The FTC faces challenges appealing the Activision ruling due to factual records favoring Microsoft.
- Judge Corley highlighted Microsoft's commitment to not making Call of Duty exclusive.