Microsoft president Brad Smith attacked the UK’s decision to block the tech giant’s takeover of video game developer Activision Blizzard on Thursday. The move would “stifle investment, competition and job creation” in the UK gaming sector, he said.
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April 28, 2023
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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