Microsoft eludes EU antitrust merger probe over its multi-billion dollar investment in OpenAI amid claims it's turned into 'a glorified IT department for the hot startup'

Satya Nadella with Sam Altman at a conference.

What you need to know

• The EU antitrust watchdog is reportedly backing off Microsoft after establishing its hefty investment in OpenAI isn't an acquisition.
• It also established that Microsoft doesn't have control over the startup's operations and direction.
• Microsoft and OpenAI's relationship and partnership are still under scrutiny in other regions.