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January 9, 2024

European startups concerned in the wake of EU review of Microsoft/OpenAI ties

Brussels to examine deals between big tech firms and AI startups

The European Commission’s announcement that it is considering whether Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI deserves further investigation under the bloc’s merger rules is getting mixed reactions in the European tech community. Some say the move could stymie the ability of European startups to work with companies like OpenAI. 

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Cristina Gallardo

Cristina Gallardo was a senior reporter at Sifted based in Madrid and Barcelona. She covered Europe's tech sovereignty, deeptech and Iberia. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

Tim Smith

Tim Smith was news editor at Sifted. He covered deeptech and AI, and produced Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow him on X and LinkedIn

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