Microsoft / Inflection inquiry
The CMA is investigating Microsoft Corporation’s (Microsoft) hiring of certain former employees of Inflection AI, Inc. (Inflection) and its entry into associated arrangements with Inflection.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
|---|---|
| 4 September 2024 | Decision announced |
| 16 July 2024 | Launch of new merger inquiry |
| 24 April 2024 to 9 May 2024 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
4 September 2024: The CMA has cleared Microsoft’s hiring of certain former employees of Inflection and its entry into associated arrangements with Inflection.
- (4.9.24)
- (24.10.24)
Launch of merger inquiry
16 July 2024: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (16.7.24)
Invitation to comment: closed
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering whether it is or may be the case that Microsoft Corporation’s hiring of certain former employees of Inflection and its entry into associated arrangements with Inflection has resulted in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and, if so, whether the creation of that situation has resulted, or may be expected to result, in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.
To assist it with this assessment, the CMA invites comments from any interested party.
- (24.4.24)
- Press notice: CMA seeks views on AI partnerships and other arrangements (24.4.24)
Contact
Send written representations about any competition or public interest issues to general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk.
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Updates to this page
Published 24 April 2024Last updated 24 October 2024 + show all updates
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Full text decision published.
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Clearance decision announced, and summary of phase 1 decision published.
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Commencement notice published
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First published.