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Touts to remain ‘rampant’ on resale sites after UK government avoids crackdown

Campaign group backed by artists including Ed Sheeran criticises decision not to prevent bulk buying and speculative selling

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2023

The same group of UK regulators that blocked the Microsoft Activision acquisition is now looking into AI

The CMA is reviewing artificial intelligence models for "competition and consumer protection considerations."

PC Gamer · May 10, 2023

EA says it doesn't care if the Microsoft Activision deal goes through: "We'll continue to be the number one publisher on their platform"

EA CEO Andrew Wilson says he's "indifferent" about the buyout

GamesRadar · May 9, 2023

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Why the CMA was right to stand up to Microsoft’s bluster

City voices: The CMA hasn’t made many friends with this move, but it’s hard, thus far, to fault it

Evening Standard · May 9, 2023

Activision Blizzard hires barrister who advised Boris Johnson on partygate to front CMA appeal

Hiring Lord Pannick is a statement of intent.

PC Gamer · May 9, 2023

Activision hires Queen Elizabeth II's former lawyer to lead appeal over Xbox merger

Baron Pannick is taking on the CMA

GamesRadar · May 9, 2023

Are Microsoft and Xbox going to pivot away from cloud gaming?

Microsoft's regulatory comments to the CMA might be telling of a broader strategy shift away from Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Windows Central · May 9, 2023

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Microsoft exec admits the console war has been lost

In a brutally honest 40-minute mea culpa, Xbox head Phil Spencer said the new Xbox Series X console will not be able to topple Sony and Nintendo.

Fortune · May 5, 2023

US, UK governments make weak plea to AI companies: 'The private sector has an ethical, moral, and legal responsibility'

Too little too late?

PC Gamer · May 5, 2023

Watchdog raises competition concerns over Copart’s acquisition of vehicle salvage and recycling firm Hills Motors

The CMA had previously raised concerns over the deal in November last year

Birmingham Post · May 5, 2023

UK and US intervene amid AI industry’s rapid advances

Competition and Markets Authority sends ‘pre-warning’ to sector, while White House announces measures to address risks

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023

UK’s competition watchdog aims for leading global role

Ruling against Microsoft Activision merger looks like warning shot as CMA takes on task of regulating big tech after Brexit

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023

UK launches review of AI models such as ChatGPT

Artificial intelligence regulation to be split between human rights, health and safety, and competition

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Adobe could be pushing its luck over Figma deal

Adobe Figma acquisition looked into by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority for “substantial lessening of competition.”

TechRadar · May 4, 2023

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Evening Standard · May 4, 2023

Watchdog was right to block Microsoft’s £55bn Activision takeover

City voices: The CMA hasn’t made many friends with this move, but it’s hard, thus far, to fault it

Windows Central · May 4, 2023

Xbox lead Phil Spencer comments on Redfall 'disappointment' and more in new interview

The latest interview with Phil Spencer had some interesting quotes from the CEO about recent Redfall and CMA controversies.

Evening Standard · May 4, 2023

Competition watchdog opens probe into how UK should regulate AI

The CMA has been asked by the Government to launch a “fact-finding” mission into the sector

Insider UK · May 4, 2023

UK competition watchdog launches review of AI market

Move comes amid warnings from experts about potential for misuse of rapidly-improving technology

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The Conversation · May 3, 2023

Why post-Brexit Britain is still open for business – despite what Microsoft says

The UK’s ability to attract business has recently been called into question after its competition regulator blocked tech giant Microsoft from buying gaming firm Activision for US$68.7 billion (£55 billion).

Evening Standard · May 3, 2023

Competition watchdog investigates Adobe’s $20 billion deal to buy web design software firm Figma

Figma’s web design tools compete with Adobe’s own product XD

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2023

Pushing Buttons: Why the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger is a fight over the future of games

In this week’s newsletter: A UK regulator blocked a $70bn acquisition last week not because of any threat now, but over worries about a future monopoly

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023

TechScape: Why Microsoft’s mega-merger with Activision Blizzard is stalling

In this week’s newsletter: The tech behemoth was set to acquire the Call of Duty makers, then the UK regulator stepped in – but not for the reason you might think

GamesRadar · May 2, 2023

Activision says it develops so much content for Call of Duty that it needs "almost 1.5 lead studios" for each game

The CMA's final report has given more insight into Activision

GamesRadar · May 2, 2023

The total cost of the biggest games now reportedly tops $1 billion

The information shows a sharp increase over the past five years

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023

UK supermarkets face calls for ‘profiteering’ investigation as inflation soars

Lib Dem leader calls for watchdog to probe reports of big retailers and food multinationals inflating markups

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