OpenAI Accuses Tech Giants of Stifling AI Competition in EU Antitrust Meeting

OpenAI has escalated its warnings about anti-competitive practices in the artificial intelligence sector, directly naming Google, Microsoft, and Apple during a September 24 meeting with EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera. The company alleges these tech giants are creating customer lock-in and restricting access to critical data and tools needed for fair competition.

The hybrid meeting participants heard OpenAI's argument that entrenched platforms dominate cloud services and app development infrastructure, creating bottlenecks that disadvantage smaller AI firms. While stopping short of filing a formal complaint, the AI lab's MOVE signals growing tension between startups and tech behemoths controlling the AI ecosystem's plumbing.

Notably, the criticism comes despite OpenAI's complex partnership with Microsoft, which continues to be its largest investor. The dichotomy highlights the industry's precarious balance between collaboration and competition as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.