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Google Asks US to Break up Microsoft Deal With OpenAI

Joseph Kimani by Joseph Kimani
April 15, 2025
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Google has reportedly urged regulators in the US to break up Microsoft’s exclusive deal to host OpenAI technology on its cloud servers.

According to Reuters, the request was made during conversations with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which is examining Microsoft’s cloud business practices as part of a broader antitrust inquiry.

At the center of the dispute is Microsoft’s exclusive partnership with OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT. The arrangement grants Microsoft unique rights to host OpenAI’s advanced AI models on its cloud servers. This setup prevents competitors, such as Google and Amazon, from offering OpenAI’s tools to their own cloud customers, raising concerns about reduced competition and limited customer choice.

Currently, companies wanting to access OpenAI’s technology outside Microsoft’s cloud may face additional fees. Critics argue that this pricing structure pressures businesses to adopt Azure, potentially increasing costs and limiting flexibility for companies that rely on alternative cloud platforms

Google’s Argument

Google, a key player in the cloud computing space, has raised alarms over the implications of Microsoft’s exclusivity. In discussions with the FTC, Google reportedly highlighted how the agreement could harm customers by driving up costs and limiting access to essential AI tools.

By restricting OpenAI’s models, Microsoft may force businesses to consolidate their cloud services under its platform, giving it a competitive advantage while diminishing options for companies using other providers. Google and other industry players argue that breaking this exclusivity would foster greater competition and innovation in the AI and cloud sectors.

The FTC’s ongoing investigation into Microsoft’s business practices reflects growing regulatory attention on tech giants and their influence over emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Exclusive agreements, such as Microsoft’s with OpenAI, are under scrutiny for their potential to stifle competition and create unfair advantages in the market.

Microsoft, OpenAI, Google, and the FTC have so far declined to comment publicly on the discussions. However, the stakes are high as regulators consider whether to intervene in this rapidly evolving sector.

As the debate unfolds, the outcome could set a precedent for how regulators address exclusivity agreements in the tech industry, particularly in areas as critical as AI and cloud computing.

For now, companies and consumers alike are watching closely, anticipating potential shifts that could reshape the future of artificial intelligence services. Many startups and enterprises in Kenya are increasingly integrating AI solutions into their operations.

Different business stakeholders have been seen on the fore front advising businesses to embrace digital tools such as AI to come up with accurate and accountable financial reports. “AI has impacted on how can create better,” Prof Suleiman Aruwa said during the Financial Reporting Award 2024 in Kenya, advising corporate to leverage on the power of technology.

The potential breakup of Microsoft’s exclusive agreement with OpenAI could open access to more affordable and diverse AI tools hosted on competing cloud platforms like Google Cloud or Amazon Web Services.

This increased competition could lower costs for Kenyan firms seeking to deploy advanced AI solutions such as ChatGPT, enhancing innovation and supporting the country’s growing tech ecosystem. Additionally, access to multiple cloud providers hosting OpenAI’s technology could offer greater flexibility and reliability for local businesses building scalable AI-driven applications.

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