Microsoft president Brad Smith softens stance on the CMA, describing them as ‘fair’ following Activision Blizzard acquisition

Activision Blizzard headquarters in Santa Monica, California, US, on Monday, May 15, 2023.

 Microsoft president Brad Smith has softened his stance on the UK’s Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) following the completion of the Activision Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft.

In a new interview with the BBC’s Today Program, Smith described the CMA as “tough and fair” before going on to say that they “created a pragmatic path forward for innovation and investment.”