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Google wants the FTC to stop exclusive Microsoft cloud deal with OpenAI

Microsoft is OpenAI’s exclusive cloud provider, but Google says this could be costly and damaging to customers.

TechRadar · Dec 11, 2024

Here's Why The Kroeger Albertsons Merger Was Blocked And What It Means For Consumers

A federal judge blocked Kroger's £19.58B merger with Albertsons. The judge ruled the deal would harm consumers by reducing competition.

International Business Times UK · Dec 11, 2024

Google asks US government to shatter Microsoft's exclusive cloud deal with OpenAI, claiming consumers may incur extra charges buying the ChatGPT maker's tech through Microsoft

Google recently requested the US Federal Trade Commission to break Microsoft's exclusive deal to host OpenAI's technology on its cloud servers. The company claims consumers may incur additional charges when buying OpenAI products through Microsoft servers.

Windows Central · Dec 11, 2024

Fortnite is paying out millions to gamers over ‘unlawful billing practices’ — here’s how to claim your payment

Gamers located in the U.S. will have until January 10, 2025 to file a claim

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

FTC Begins Issuing Refunds For Fortnite Purchases

Epic Games settles for 0 million over deceptive practices in Fortnite, issuing refunds to affected consumers. FTC confirms refund checks for victims of ...

Top News · Dec 10, 2024

US Federal Trade Commission sends out the first wave of $72 million in refunds to Fortnite players that Epic used 'dark patterns to trick'

The average payout is $114.

PC Gamer · Dec 10, 2024

Fortnite players 'tricked' into unwanted purchases are starting to get refunds. Here's how to apply

U.S. consumers who were tricked into purchases they didn’t want from Fortnite maker Epic Games are now starting to receive refund checks, the Federal Trade Commission said this week

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

Trump Is Coming for Tech Companies

It looks like we can expect the antitrust assaults to continue.

Reason · Dec 9, 2024

Microsoft says it found out about FTC probe by watching the news

Microsoft finds out about FTC probe on the news.

TechRadar · Dec 5, 2024

“… Consistent with an unfortunate trend:” Microsoft accuses FTC of improperly leaking confidential information about antitrust investigation, says to 'investigate yourself'

After a report last week that the FTC was opening an antitrust investigation into Microsoft, spanning from its cloud business to AI, Microsoft responded, noting it was unaware of such a case despite asking the FTC. Moreover, it asked the FTC to investigate itself regarding a pattern of target leaks…

Windows Central · Dec 3, 2024