OpenAI Alerts EU to Big Tech’s Anticompetitive Practices in AI Sector

OpenAI has formally cautioned European Union antitrust regulators about potential anticompetitive behavior by major technology firms, including key partners like Microsoft. The AI developer specifically cited challenges in competing fairly against Apple, Google, and Microsoft—despite the latter's $13.75 billion investment in OpenAI.

The warning comes amid shifting alliances in cloud computing, with OpenAI now collaborating with Microsoft rivals Google and Oracle. Meanwhile, Microsoft has deepened ties with Anthropic, integrating its AI technology into Copilot assistant products. This complex web of partnerships and rivalries underscores the increasingly strategic nature of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

OpenAI's EU complaint follows similar antitrust accusations against Google in the U.S. market, where it alleges the search giant maintains an illegal monopoly. The company's dual-front regulatory offensive signals growing tensions between AI innovators and established tech platforms controlling critical distribution channels.